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View all our vacancies across our hospitals in Sussex. Search, find and apply for a job with us today. This post is only open to internal applicants. Ward Administrator Team LeaderBand 5Main area Administration Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 279-7047171-APR25 Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Princess Royal Hospital Town Haywards Heath Salary £29,970 - £36,483 pa Salary period Yearly Closing 21/04/2025 23:59 About our Trust At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years. Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. Job overviewWe have a great opportunity for a responsible and enthusiastic individual to join our team of Data Quality Team as a Ward Clerk Team Leader. This is aFull Timewhere the candidate will work across different inpatient wards providing a focused administration service within the Clinical Administration Inpatients department at thePrincess Royal Hospital . We are looking to recruit a flexible, dynamic and motivated Team Leader for our fast paced and friendly Information Quality Team to help ensure adequate coverage of duties across a defined group of wards and departments, 7 days a week from 0800-2300. You will work with the other Team Leaders, ensuring the efficient and timely admission, transfer and discharge of patients, dealing with patients’ medical notes and being responsible for the accurate and timely input of information into our PAS system for the purposes of patient care and data quality. Main duties of the jobAs the Team Leader managing and supporting a collective group of Ward Clerks and Data Administrators providing a thorough, supportive and balanced management to the Data Administrators and Ward Clerks, including working mainly with PAS System Careflow and Symphony when in an ED environment. Other tools include Outlook, Excel, Word, Spine Portal, Bloodhound or Panda. Previous experience on our systems is not required as training will be provided, however computer literacy and good knowledge of Microsoft Office is a must. Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesYou will be required to work in close contact with patients, relatives and a multidisciplinary team of nurses, doctors, physiotherapists or pharmacists amongst other professionals. You will be one of the first faces our patients and relatives will see when they first walk into our hospital, and you will have to deal with queries face-to-face, on the phone and via email. For this reason the post holder will have excellent communication and spelling skills alongside the ability to multi-task and remain calm under pressure. To advise, support and manage a team of ward clerks on a daily basis ensuring adequate coverage of duties across a defined group of wards, ensuring workloads are evenly distributed and that all completed patient activity is accurately updated with relevant information. Person specificationManagement ExperienceCommunication SkillsInterpersonal skills Hospital ExperienceIT SkillsCareflow, IT programmes Team WorkTeam Work Equality, Diversity & InclusionEvidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Important information for applicants: Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the managers discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools. Closing Adverts Early:In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified. Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity. Flexible Working:If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager. DBS Checks:As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. Skilled Worker Visa:Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria. UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications. Further Information For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@. For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@. Employer certification / accreditation badgesName Maria Bridges Job title Operational Manager Inpatient Services Email address maria.bridges1@ Telephone number 01273 696955 Additional information Contact ext 62921 for further information if required.#J-18808-Ljbffr