Ward Clerk – Same Day Emergency Care (Internal Only)
SDEC seeks a Band 2 Ward Clerk who is responsive to the needs of modernising health care demands. To join a forward‑thinking team who are always developing and striving to provide a high quality service. The job is for a 30‑bedded medical inpatient unit.
*Subject to job matching*
Duties will include liaising with the general public, dealing with telephone enquiries, general filing and administrative activities relating to the admission, discharge and handling of patient notes. You will be required to liaise with staff at all levels and to demonstrate a dedicated approach in providing a high quality service. There may be a need to work the hours flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
The position is for 31 hours per week
We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons. In accordance with UK Immigration Policy, this role does not meet the UK Immigration Policy eligibility criteria and therefore we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship. For further information please visit Visas and immigration – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Please be aware that this post requires a Standard DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is required to work as a proactive member of the unit team and to undertake a range of duties to assist the team in maintaining the smooth running of the clinical areas.
The post holder will liaise with and provide the multidisciplinary team with timely and accurate information required to support and maintain patient flow, under the direction of the ward manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
- Good standard of general education and GCSE English Language
- NVQ Business and Administration Level 2
- First Aid course
Knowledge and Skills
- Demonstrates commitment to maintain personal development
- Demonstrates an awareness of patient confidentiality
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Competent IT skills (Microsoft Word and Excel)
- Willingness to undertake further study or development commensurate with the grade
- Ability to work within a team
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances
- Use of PAS, CRIS, EDNF, SBS
Experience
- Experience of working within a care setting
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
- Previous experience of clerical duties
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Experience of working within a MDT setting
Other Role Requirements
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
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.
£25,272 a year pro rata (subject to job matching)
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