About this role
Job summary Cygnet Group is looking for an experienced and proactive Lead Administrator to become a valued member of our team at Cygnet Hospital Oldbury.
Cygnet Hospital Oldbury is our state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for women, in the West Midlands.
The service has two wards, a 12 bed PICU ward and a 15 bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Oldbury has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment.
Were focused on length of stay and making sure individuals move as quickly and safely as possible from our services to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Individuals can step down through the pathways available within Cygnet services.
Main duties of the job At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
About us Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Job description Job responsibilities
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.
Cygnet Group is looking for an experienced and proactive Lead Administrator to become a valued member of our team at Cygnet Hospital Oldbury.
Cygnet Hospital Oldbury is our state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for women, in the West Midlands.
The service has two wards, a 12 bed PICU ward and a 15 bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Oldbury has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment.
Were focused on length of stay and making sure individuals move as quickly and safely as possible from our services to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Individuals can step down through the pathways available within Cygnet services.
Your Day-to-Day...
Youll be working 40 hours per week, working Monday to Friday either 08:00 AM till 04:00 PM or 09:00 AM till 05:00 PM.
Oversee a team of administration staff to ensure the department runs smoothly
Line manage & support staff to develop a highly skilled, quality team
Maintain processes & systems and work to achieve their continual improvement
Manage operational resources in a cost-effective manner
Cultivate excellent working relationships with all team members & other departments.
< /li> Lead and supervise the administration team, providing training, support, and performance management.
Liaise with the clinical manager and hospital manager to complete clinical leadership/admin tasks as directed
Oversee the smooth running of administrative functions across the hospital.
Support with arranging and coordinating annual leave across the administrative team.
Complete 1-2-1 meetings, performance reviews and staffing meetings.
You are...
An excellent administrator with a track record in managing a team
Experienced in the healthcare sector with a knowledge of mental health
Flexible & organised with a strong understanding of office working procedures
Able to prioritise workloads, solve problems & make decisions
An approachable leader & strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software.
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
Salary: £30,900 per annum
Strong career progression opportunities
Expert supervision & support
Employee referral scheme
Pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving.
Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Cygnet Health Care
Address
Oldbury
B68 9AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)