Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a full time Admin Manager in Breast and Ophthalmology within Universities Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.



We are seeking to appoint an Admin Manager with the following skills and experience: -



Working within a senior admin role with line management experience



Excellent communication skills both verbally and written



Good team player who is also able to work on own initiative



Ability to stay calm under pressure



Professional approach



Flexibility and Commitment



You will need to be proficient in the use of standard Microsoft Office packages. In addition to this, experience in the use of patient administration systems would be advantageous.



This is a full time post and will be based at both St Cross and UHCW.



To ensure that we provide world-class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.



To manage Departmental administrative systems, processes and staff developing the service in line with required internal and external standards. To make informed decisions within area of responsibility, ensuring that agreed standards and targets are met in accordance with Departmental, Trust and National standards, policies and procedures. To act as a primary source of advice and guidance.



Please be advised sponsorship is not eligible for this post.

Closing Date:

Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.



University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.



We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.



Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.



We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)



By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.



The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.



To assume overall responsibility for the administrative business as usual management of the department with specialist knowledge in particular areas in line with service requirements. This will require:

a) Acting as a resource for staff, advising on National, Trust and Departmental Administration policies and procedures.

b) Participation in the developing and updating of current local and Trust wide training packages in line with National guidance.

c) Participate in strategic, service provider and Trust/Divisional/Departmental meetings, assuming responsibility for administration issues and the impact on resources.

d) Responsibility for departmental performance including participation in the setting of objectives and standards.

e) Representing the department in appropriate forums.

f) Continuous review/updating of administration policies and procedures and supporting documentation and or systems.

g) Participating in implementing and developing new processes and guidance for an efficient and effective operation of processes within the Department and Trust.

h) Liaise with local ICT helpdesk to raise technical issues relating to relevant departmental IT systems

i) Acting as the lead for managing recruitment, retention and selection of administrative staff including preparation of the appropriate documentation.

j) Assuming first line management responsibility in dealing with sickness reviews, disciplinary, capability and grievance issues as required.

k) Co Responsibility for the education and development of the administrative staff including undertaking some Personal Development Review



To ensure an effective internal and external communication system within the department and Trust wide.This will require:

a) Provision of an effective communication system both within the team and to internal and external agencies.

b) Providing and improving services in line with Trust objectives and nationally agreed initiatives

c) Motivating and persuading staff regarding changes to procedures and current practice

d) Providing a point of contact for external agencies to ensure issues are resolved and information shared as appropriate

e) Liaise with Local CCG's, GP surgeries, leads and specialties to ensure issues are resolved and information if communicated between the Trust and it partners



For further details of the role please see the attached job description.