The Healthcare Administrator provides essential support for the delivery of assessment, diagnosis and treatment services for individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions. This role involves comprehensive administrative support across the patient journey, from initial referral through assessment, medication titration and discharge. You will coordinate appointments, manage waiting lists, support medication pathways, maintain patient records, and act as a key point of contact for patients, clinicians, and other healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities
Respond to patient, GP, and professional queries via telephone and email in a professional and timely manner
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of enquiries, actions, and outcomes
Process referrals, maintain waiting lists, and support the organisation of referrals for discussion at relevant clinical meetings
Arrange appointment bookings for assessments and reviews, liaising with clinicians regarding availability and clinic schedules
Ensure clinicians are informed of appointment changes, cancellations, and updates
Record risk-related information as directed by the clinical team
Prepare, collate, and proofread reports produced by healthcare professionals
Support the preparation of Autism and ADHD diagnostic assessment reports, including questionnaire scoring (training provided)
Take accurate minutes during meetings as required
Support the management team with ad hoc administrative tasks and projects
Provide on-call weekend administrative cover on a rotational basis, approximately once every five weeks
Adapt to changing service demands and provide support across administrative functions as required
Triage and manage medication and titration inboxes, ensuring all correspondence is reviewed and actioned appropriately
Liaise with prescribers, clinicians, and members of the multidisciplinary team to support safe and effective patient care
Manage and maintain medication waiting lists, ensuring records remain accurate, complete, and up to date
Book and coordinate initial, follow-up, and final titration appointments
Document appointment outcomes and maintain records of required actions and follow-up
Respond to patient queries relating to medication appointments, cancellations, non-attendance (DNA), and appointment changes
Escalate medication-related queries to duty prescribers, senior prescribers, or other relevant team members when required
Send, monitor, and follow up pre-titration forms and supporting documentation
Check that required physical observations, including blood pressure, pulse, and weight measurements, have been received before medication appointments
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Monitor patient engagement throughout the titration process and carry out appropriate follow-up actions where engagement concerns arise
Support patients through the administrative stages of the medication and titration pathway
Track patient progress through treatment and titration pathways, identifying delays, outstanding actions, and potential concerns
Process shared care requests and monitor outcomes, including accepted, declined, and outstanding requests
Prepare and send correspondence to patients, GP practices, and other healthcare professionals
Support the administration of prescriptions and medication-related documentation while working within non-clinical role boundaries
Coordinate prescriber availability and support the efficient management of appointment capacity
Maintain accurate data across patient management systems, trackers, waiting lists, and clinical databases
Support discharge and transfer processes following completion of titration
Work collaboratively with administrative and clinical teams to ensure patients progress through pathways efficiently and receive a high-quality service
Requirements
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Minimum of 1 year administrative experience, ideally within a healthcare environment
Strong communication and customer service skills
Excellent telephone manner
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Flexible, adaptable, and willing to learn new systems and processes
Sensitive and understanding of the needs of neurodivergent individuals and their families
Professional, approachable, and patient-focused attitude
Nice to have:
Experience of healthcare administration
Experience managing waiting lists, referrals, or appointment scheduling
Experience supporting medication or titration pathways
Knowledge of ADHD, Autism, and neurodevelopmental services
Experience using electronic patient management systems
GCSE-level education or equivalent
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and growth within the service
Annual salary review
25 days annual leave
Pension scheme offered
Birthday off as additional leave
Work related electronic devices provided
Important Details
Schedule: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: permanent
Work location: hybrid remote in Basingstoke, with occasional travel to office as required
Application Process
Submit both your CV and a cover letter outlining your reasons for applying for this role
About the Company
Skylight Psychiatry is a CQC registered service delivering person-centred assessment, care, and support, with the ultimate aim being to improve the lives of people with neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD, Autism, and Learning disabilities.