Cygnet
Senior Hospital Administrator
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Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s 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 organised Senior Hospital Administrator with a passion for making a difference to others.
You’ll be working 40 hours a week at Cygnet Appletree, helping ensure the safe and smooth running of services for the people in our care.
About Cygnet Appletree
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.
Why Join Us?
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
- You’ll 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, you’ll 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 Responsibilities…
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- Ensure HR systems are regularly maintained & updated
- Work with the HR teams & provide administrative support
- Ensure all HR records & systems are accurate & comply with the Data Protection Act
- Maintain employee personnel files & ensure they are fully compliant with CQC guidelines
- Proactively develop & implement robust systems across Cygnet
- Assist in the maintenance of employee data on Cygnet’s HR information system.
- Support the senior management team.
- Oversee a team of staff to ensure the departments run 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.
- Cover Onsite payroll and Finance including petty cash in the absence of the finance administrator.
Who We’re Looking For…
- An effective & experienced HR administrator in a healthcare setting
- Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives
- 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.
- 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
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Why Cygnet? We’ll Offer You…
- £30,900.00 per annum (prorated at £29,429.16)
- Strong career progression opportunities
- Expert supervision & support
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving.
Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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Strong career progression opportunities Expert supervision & support Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving.
Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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