Senior Administrator


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£25,760 to £27,476 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wolverhampton, WV1 4PW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Sept 2026
Closing date:	9 Sept 2026

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Summary

1. To assist with the day to day operational supervision of the defined admin & clerical team within the department. 2. To assist with ensuring that all staff are fully trained and equipped to undertake their roles, identifying any issues to the Directorate Management Team. 3. To provide a patient focused reception service, ensuring that good customer care is provided at all times. To overcome language barriers wherever possible using available resources as necessary e.g. interpreters, ensuring that all patients are dealt with in a courteous manner. 4. To accurately in-put, up-date and monitor patient related information onto the computerised Patient Administration System (PAS). To accurately create and amend clinics on PAS as required. 5. To process referral letters in accordance with the Patient Access Policy, agreeing a convenient time and date with the patient once the administration process has been accurately completed. 6. To prepare Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy treatment notes for initial and follow-up attendances. 7. To ensure the security of case notes and all other patient related information within the department. 8. In collaboration with other A&C staff, to ensure maximum utilisation of patient slots, contacting patients and arranging first appointments in accordance with the Patient Access Policy and departmental waiting time standards. 9. To assist the Clinical Lead in the processing of new referrals, liaising with external organisations as required and ensuring transfer of referral information in a timely and confidential manner. 10. To process telephone calls and enquiries and take appropriate action. 11. To work closely with Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy secretarial staff to ensure the development of an efficient team to effectively support the Department. 12. To arrange transport for patients as required. 13. To amalgamate treatment physiotherapy and occupational therapy notes where more than one record exists and to ensure that all treatment notes are filed in the recognised format. 14. To ensure Hospital case-notes are ordered for clinics as requested and returned to file promptly. 15. To be responsible for the timely processing of all incoming and outgoing mail. 16. To respond in a professional and sensitive manner when dealing with confidential issues. 17. On behalf of the Directorate Management/Clinical Team order and maintain stocks of stationary and therapy aids/equipment as required. 18. To be responsible for the supervision of more junior staff and to take responsibility for the smooth running of the Administration and Clerical service. 19. To collect relevant statistical data relating to patient activity including waiting list data. 20. To support the Directorate Management Team with the implementation of procedural and policy changes which arise from the further development of the department or Trust. 21. To support the Directorate Management Team in ensuring that all staff are fully trained in departmental procedures, including the operation of computerised systems within the department 22. To ensure paper notes are scanned onto the Clinical System within 5 working days of receipt. 23. To co-ordinate medical-legal requests as directed by the Governance Lead 24. To be aware of the security arrangements in your own working area. 25. To work closely with Administrative & Clerical staff to ensure that essential work is completed during colleagues periods of absence. 26. To attend mandatory training sessions and undergo training as required and to keep a record of own continuing development. 27. To maintain a record of learning with support as necessary. 28. Actively participate in own staff development and review in order to identify personal development plans and training needs. 29. To adhere to and comply with all relevant Departmental and Trust policies, procedures and practices. 30. To provide secretarial support to Outpatient Department staff at the request of the Directorate Management Team. 31. At all times to behave in a professional and responsible manner. 32. On a rotational basis, act as a Fire Warden and attend refresher training as required.

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