University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Clerk - Ward 14

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Job summary

Ward 14 is a Medical Specialities ward.

We are looking for a Ward Clerk to join our team to work with our staff to support the day to day running of an dynamic ward, liaise with various teams throughout the Trust, facilitate safe discharges from hospital and help communicate with patients, their friends, and family.

The successful applicant will enjoy working in a busy fast paced environment, will work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team to maintain smooth running of the ward service and care. They must have excellent communication skills, have a putting patients first approach to work, be able to prioritise, organise, be highly motivated; possess a calm approach to the working day and have a good sense of humour. They will also need to be able to keep clear records in line with information governance.

Base Location: Bournemouth

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Details

Date posted

03 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pa/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-ME03130

Job locations

Bournemouth

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of numeracy and literacy qualifications

Desirable

  • GCSE in Maths and English

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills including telephone

Desirable

  • ECAMIS/SYMPHONY experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good general computer literacy
  • Knowledge and understanding of data protection and confidentiality

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

  • Able to work shifts including rotation to night duty

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Enjoy working as part of a large team
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of numeracy and literacy qualifications

Desirable

  • GCSE in Maths and English

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills including telephone

Desirable

  • ECAMIS/SYMPHONY experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good general computer literacy
  • Knowledge and understanding of data protection and confidentiality

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

  • Able to work shifts including rotation to night duty

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Enjoy working as part of a large team

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

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bournemouth

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bournemouth

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Sister

Lou Allen

lou.allen@uhd.nhs.uk

03000196569

Details

Date posted

03 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pa/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-ME03130

Job locations

Bournemouth

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


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