Payroll & Funding Administrator


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£27,714.84 - £27,714.84
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Meadowfield , DH7 8NT
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	31 Jul 2026
Closing date:	30 Aug 2026

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Summary

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. We are looking for an organisedFunding and Payroll Administratorwith a passion for making a difference to others. Youll be working40hours a week at Cygnet Appletree, helping ensure the safe and smooth running of services for the people in our care. Cygnet Appletree, near Durham, is a mental health hospital for women that includes Pippin Ward, a specialist PICU service and Bramley Ward, an intensive support service for women with a personality disorder and complex mental health needs. Our person-centred service has been designed with wellness in mind, providing a safe and comfortable environment that promotes efficient rehabilitation and recovery. We are dedicated to understand, stabilise and break the traumatic cycles of relapse that can impact service users lives. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work. With us, youll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people. Your day-to-day...To be responsible the collection and collation of important information that n eeds to besubmitted to the Finance Department strict timescale. Provide a high standard of organisational & administrative support Responsible for the daily production of reports and bed statistics, funding authorization documentation Ensure the daily reports are carried out to a deadline on a daily basis. Ensure all new admissions have the necessary funding from the outset. Submitting funding details to include admission and specialist nursing costs to the Group accounts department on a daily basis. Maintain a diary system for all funding requests. Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Hospital. To act as a positive role model, maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude towards Clients, their families, visitors and other staff. Maintain complete and accurate financial records of the Hospital using computer and manual systems. Promptly forward the required paperwork to NS billing in regard to patient admission, specialist nursing and travel expenses. Management of patient fee variations and discharges. Where applicable, reception cover maybe required. Maintain accurate records of all petty cash transactions. Process all payroll information on a weekly basis. Order and maintain records of staff uniforms. Process, on a weekly basis, the receipt and review of suppliers' invoices and statements. Operate office equipment such as fax, photocopier and computer as required, as well as supply administrative services to the Management team as required. Answer the telephone and respond to all enquiries in a friendly and efficient manner. Provide administration support to all disciplines within the Hospital, meeting deadlines, compiling reports for reviews, meetings etc. To take meeting minutes as required. Why Cygnet? Well offer you(100% FTE £29,100.00 per annum) Pro rata £27,714.84 per annum Strong career progression opportunities Expert supervision & support Employee referral scheme Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving You are... A Funding and pay roll administrator with experience in health care & knowledge of mental health Flexible, organised, able to prioritise workloads, solve problems & make decisions Calm under pressure & can work under your own initiative A strong written & verbal communicator with an eye for detail & excellent interpersonal skills Highly proficient in the use of Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Windows & the internet Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhancedDBS check. Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families. What next? If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply

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