Operational Flow Administrator - Whiston Hospital

Main area Administration Grade NHS AfC:
Band 3 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Secondments will be consider for any staffing applying internally) Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Weekdays only, but could include weekends) Job  

Employer Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Whiston Hospital Town Prescot Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 23/10/2026 23:59

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We’re looking for friendly and enthusiastic

Administrators to join our team in the Hospital Discharge Lounge on a 12 month fixed term basis

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied administrative role in a busy hospital environment, supporting patients and colleagues to ensure the discharge process runs as smoothly and efficiently as possible.

Who are we looking for?

Someone who is:

• Organised, reliable and has good attention to detail.
• Friendly, professional and confident communicating with others.
• Comfortable using computers and carrying out general admin tasks.
• A team player who can also work independently.
• Committed to maintaining patient confidentiality and providing a positive experience for patients.

Your role will include but not be inclusive of

• Providing general administrative and clerical support to the Discharge Lounge team.
• Answering telephone calls and responding to enquiries.
• Supporting communication between ward staff, the Discharge Lounge and other hospital teams.
• Helping with everyday tasks to keep the service organised and running efficiently.

Flexibility is essential for this post.

The Discharge Lounge is a busy hospital service, and working days and times will need to be adjusted at times to meet changing service requirements.

You should be comfortable working different days and times from week to week, as your working pattern may vary depending on the needs of the service. You will not necessarily work the same days or hours every week but this will all be communicated and planned in advance.

The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.

From 1 st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.

The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.

Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:

• CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
• SAFETY that is of the highest standards
• COMMUNICATION that is open,…