Wiltshire Health and Care LLP

Ward Clerk

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Job summary

Ward Clerk - Band 2

Fixed term contract - 22.5 hours per week

Savernake Ward - Savernake Hospital -Marlborough

Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover -12 Months maximum (or as long as maternity leave)

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable, and committed individual to join our busy team as a Ward Clerk on Savernake Ward for 12 months.

The post holder will be key to the operational day to day management of the unit, working as part of the friendly multi-disciplinary team. You will be responsible for undertaking a variety of administrative/clerical tasks, facilitating the patient journey from admission to discharge.

As Ward Clerk you will be the Receptionist and public face of the Unit. Welcoming everyone who comes to the ward as well as answering telephone and responding to emails. Excellent communication skills and a friendly professional persona are essential requirements. Along with good IT skills.

This role will cover 7 days per week, between 8am and 6pm on a roster basis within the Ward Clerk Team.

Previous experience of working on a ward would be an advantage.

Main duties of the job

If you would like additional information before applying, please either email me or call me on 01672 517244. Fiona.allen12@nhs.net

About us

Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based health services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHS partnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health and care to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.

There has never been a better time to join us. Community services are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population of Wiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of our community-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportive team who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, which were developed with our staff, patients and carers. We have an overall good rating from the CQC, with the majority of our services rated as Outstanding.

If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know that it is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling market towns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and good schools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment and a chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away. What are you waiting for?!

Details

Date posted

19 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£20,270 to £21,318 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9085-WHC-21486

Job locations

Savernake Hospital

London Rd

Marlborough

SN8 3HL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the role and to access the full person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the role and to access the full person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level II or equivalent.
  • RSA I or equivalent in typing/word processing/ECDL or equivalent.
  • Good general level of education, minimum grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

Desirable

  • ICDL (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of data protection and confidentiality.
  • Proven ability to use computer effectively.

Desirable

  • To have worked previously in a medical, health or social care environment.
  • Office experience (can include administrative training)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level II or equivalent.
  • RSA I or equivalent in typing/word processing/ECDL or equivalent.
  • Good general level of education, minimum grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

Desirable

  • ICDL (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of data protection and confidentiality.
  • Proven ability to use computer effectively.

Desirable

  • To have worked previously in a medical, health or social care environment.
  • Office experience (can include administrative training)

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

Wiltshire Health and Care LLP

Address

Savernake Hospital

London Rd

Marlborough

SN8 3HL


Employer's website

https://wiltshirehealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Health and Care LLP

Address

Savernake Hospital

London Rd

Marlborough

SN8 3HL


Employer's website

https://wiltshirehealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Fiona Allen

Fiona.allen12@nhs.net

01672517244

Details

Date posted

19 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£20,270 to £21,318 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9085-WHC-21486

Job locations

Savernake Hospital

London Rd

Marlborough

SN8 3HL


Supporting documents

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