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Ward Administrator (MAT COVER 12 Months FTC)

Taunton, TA3 7BQ
£25,050 per annum
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Overview

Taunton, TA3 7BQ
Full Time
£25,050 per annum
26 March 2025

Cygnet have been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.

As a Ward Administrator, you’ll help ensure the smooth & safe management of our patient care on the ward.

This role will be a 12 month contract. 

Cygnet Hospital Taunton provides acute inpatient admissions service for men and a specialist inpatient service for men diagnosed with a learning disability.

The hospital is situated in a rural setting amongst Taunton farmland, within acres of peaceful fields. This quiet and tranquil environment offers great benefit to our service users who are able to walk in the expansive hospital grounds and take in the countryside scenery. Taunton town centre offers contrast to the quieter country life with market places, shopping malls and many other entertainment areas such as restaurants, theatres and cinemas.

So if you’re passionate about what you do, we want to hear from you!

Your Day-to-Day…

  • Assisting the wards to generate & complete relevant forms following Ward Round meetings where necessary (e.g. Notice to Accounts / S17 Leave forms / Pre Leave Assessment Forms).
  • Helping to ensure the wards are compliant with various clinical dashboards (e.g. advising when care plans are due for review).
  • Ensuring paperwork is submitted so the patient database is kept up to date.
  • Assist with the collection of required data to meet corporate requirements.
  • Attending Ward Rounds, taking minutes, editing and issuing the reports.
  • Maintain effective filing systems and decant service user notes in line with Medical Records policy and procedure. 
  • Liaise internally regarding ward round meetings as required. 
  • Liaise with external agencies, referrers, other professionals and relatives.
  • Attend and take minutes at meetings as requested. 
  • Record all enquiries using appropriate documentation and ensure action is taken where necessary. 
  • Provide cover in the Reception area for breaks, leave etc. to include handling the hospital switchboard efficiently and carrying out other duties in this area as requested.
  • Ensure confidentiality and security of patient related data at all times.

You are…

  • Experienced in administration in a fast-paced hospital environment
  • Organised, diligent and can strictly adhere to processes & procedures
  • Knowledgeable of mental health & patient confidentiality issues
  • Skilled at inputting, pulling & analysing data using Microsoft Excel
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, etc
  • An excellent verbal & written communicator with strong interpersonal skills
  • Able to swiftly solve problems & work under pressure without compromising quality 

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

  • An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
  • Expert supervision & support
  • Employee referral scheme
  • Free Health Cash plan
  • 24 hours free GP support line
  • Free life assurance cover
  • Free eye tests
  • Car lease discounts
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
  • Pension scheme
  • Employee NHS – discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme
  • Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks

 

Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Benefits & Rewards

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Group Pension

We’ll look after you beyond Cygnet by helping you save for your future with a pension scheme. Cygnet provides a monthly contribution into your pot for every month you actively pay in.

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Discounted Gym Membership

Cygnet encourages the culture of wellbeing and improving work-life balance and as a result, we are offering Gym discounts. The discounts are across more than 3,000 gyms across the UK. Ranging from the big chains to the small independents – your nearest gym in the scheme won’t be far away!

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Enhanced Maternity

In addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.

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Employee Referral Scheme

Do you know other people who would be well suited to working at Cygnet in a Nurse, Doctor, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist or Care & Support Worker role?

Recommend them for potential cash rewards!

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I just wanted to nominate Olukemi for this award because recently I received some bad news, she was so thoughtful and kind with her words of comfort, when we get the chance, we sit and talk to one another about life, mental health, the residents that we care for and what were grateful for. Im grateful for her friendship and empathy, she is amazing

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The festive period had many challenges with a change in senior team, emergency admittance and health issues. The experienced team on nights supported the service and residents consistently. Through their resilience and hard work it was a successful festive period for all and this had not gone unnoticed. Thank you Michael.

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