Administrator - Multiple Admission Patient Pathway Team
Job Description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 administrator to join our Multiple Admissions Patient Pathway (MAP) Team based within our Assessment and Treatment Team in Hastings. The MAP team was created 18 months ago as a pilot project to work with individuals who present with complex mental health needs, are high users of services and at risk of multiple admissions to hospital due to frequent cycles of crisis and difficulties engaging in community support.
Main duties of the job
The team is a multidisciplinary team who work using dialogical and systemic principles based on the open dialogue approach. They offer an enhanced level of support that is delivered via regular network meetings alongside other services to improve trust and engagement in the community offer of support. They work closely with carers/families and other agencies to ensure a joined up and consistent approach to care.
The project has worked with 11 patients in the last 18 months and there has been significant positive outcomes for all patients. This includes a reduction in bed days, reduction in crisis presentations/episodes and reduction in A & E presentations. Some patients have also been discharged from the pathway. We are now looking to recruit substantively to the in Hastings whilst we look to expand across East Sussex into other ATS's.
About us
Sussex Partnership is a fantastic Trust to work for and psychology is highly valued. Our teams are welcoming and enthusiastic about providing the best possible care for people who access our services. Sussex is a beautiful county with good transport links, vibrant urban communities, rural areas and tourist attractions, including the Coast and the South Downs. The Trust has recently been rated by the CQC as Good overall and Outstanding for care. Hastings is a vibrant seaside town, offering coastal living along with independent shopping and a variety of cafes, bars and restaurants and a very creative music and artistic scene.
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced administrator with who is organised and confident. Able to manage differing demands and prioritise work. You will be expected to carry out a range of administrative tasks including managing a shared email account, shared and individual diaries, planning and setting up of meetings, taking minutes. Holding data and supporting with spreadsheets and evaluation of the service. You will need to be able to use multiple computer systems and work within a busy team environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ3 qualification / RSA 3 or equivalent
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of a full range of secretarial procedures
- Knowledge of software programmes / packages
- Previous experience in a similar role
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
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cavendish House
Brede Place
Hastings
TN34 3AD
