Job overview

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic office administrator to join the Discharge team working within Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust to support the  The team support the discharge of patients with varying needs.

You will work with the discharge co-ordinators in providing administrative support to the team by ensuring data is accurate and reports are sent out daily from the team to Primary Care providers and local authorities , taking and making phone calls to system partners to support hospital flow, be responsible for stock ordering

Professional Development opportunities are encouraged and supported.

Please note that the successful candidate will be based within our office in Stoke Mandeville Hospital, but may have to travel to other sites to support the team

Essential requirements are set out in the attached job description. You should be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, have good time management skills, and be able to prioritise and work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.

Main duties of the job

         ·            To undertake word processing, data input into Excel, the formulation of reports and developing spread sheets to a variety of audiences.

         ·            To understand Discharge pathways and guidance; will involve generating reports to support the operational performance of the Trust and responding to queries from the department’s stakeholders.

         ·            To act as a key point of liaison within the team for nursing staff and other internal/external health professionals.

         ·            A key position fundamental to the delivery of the day to day operation of the ward / unit which his responsible for the delivery of services to patients, within resources available.

         ·            To contribute to the efficient management of the department in order to enhance the experience of patients in the hospital

         ·            General office duties including:

-       Answering telephone calls, taking messages and taking appropriate action as required

-       Processing of referrals

-       Maintaining filing system

-       Maintaining stationery stocks and ordering of other items for department

-       Reporting of broken equipment to appropriate department.

-       Use of email

-       Photocopying

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
•    As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
•    We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.  
•    We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
 
Why work for us?
•    We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
•    As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
•    Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

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What do we stand for?
•    Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
•    Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
•    Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.