Senior Ward Administrator in Guildford GU2 7LX inGuildford GU2 7LX PUBLISHED WED 24 SEP 2025 Jump to job information section
Job description
We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Senior Administrator to join our Adult Mental Health Inpatient Services team. This pivotal role will provide comprehensive administrative support to ensure the smooth running of our inpatient wards, contributing directly to patient safety, quality of care, and staff wellbeing.
The Senior Administrator will act as a key link between clinical staff, patients, carers, and external partners, supporting the delivery of compassionate and efficient services in line with Trust values.
Provide high-quality administrative support to ward managers, matrons, and multidisciplinary teams.
Manage and coordinate complex diaries, meetings, and minute-taking.
Maintain accurate patient information systems and ensure compliance with confidentiality and data protection standards.
Prepare reports, presentations, and performance data to support service planning and quality improvement.
Act as the first point of contact for internal and external enquiries, ensuring a professional and supportive response.
Support recruitment processes, staff onboarding, and mandatory training compliance.
Assist with audits, incident reporting, and governance activities.
Supervise and mentor junior administrative staff, ensuring efficient workload distribution.
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Details
Date posted
24 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,860 to £31,671 a year
Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
14 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
325-7473471-HOSP
Job locations
Magnolia Ward Farnham Road Hosptial
Farnham Road
Guildford
GU2 7LX
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Magnolia Ward Farnham Road Hosptial
Farnham Road
Guildford
GU2 7LX
Employer's website
https://jobsincare.com/job/jns2NCaUBAp (Opens in a new tab)
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