Band 4 Ward Administrator - Larimar

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  • Birmingham
  • £27,485-30,162 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 mins ago
An opportunity has arisen for a ward administrator at Larimar Unit, within the Ardenleigh site. Larimar is a acute female mental health inpatient ward.As a key member of the inpatient team this is a varied role involving a wide range of administrative duties.The successful candidate will have an understanding of acute inpatients services and be able to deal with sensitive situations on the wards.It is essential that the applicant is able to work on their own initiative, can demonstrate effective organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload and maintain information governance.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be responsible for a wide range of administrative duties, will need to be organised, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Admin duties will include attending and minute taking at meetings, complying with standard financial instruction, provide comprehensive admin support to the two ward managers and clinical staff within the wards.About usWelcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.DetailsDate posted03 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum, pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number436-7426287Job locationsLarimar, Ardenleigh385 Kingsbury RoadBirminghamB24 9SAJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK) Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Level 2 Qualification (RSA / NVQ)
  • English CGSE
Knowledge / SkillsEssential
  • Experience of minute taking
  • Highly proficient in using various computer packages i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel etc
  • Organisational, communication and writing skills
  • Accuracy
Desirable
  • Experience of working in a Mental Health/Psychology or Multi-disciplinary based Service
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Level 2 Qualification (RSA / NVQ)
  • English CGSE
Knowledge / SkillsEssential
  • Experience of minute taking
  • Highly proficient in using various computer packages i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel etc
  • Organisational, communication and writing skills
  • Accuracy
Desirable
  • Experience of working in a Mental Health/Psychology or Multi-disciplinary based Service

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