Senior Hospital Administrator

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.

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. 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
• 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 & impl ement 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 inc petty cash in the absence of the finance administrator. You are
• 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 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. What next? If you care about makin g a difference – we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply