The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Receptionist / Ward Clerk

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Receptionist/ward clerk 15 hours to join the team on the SURGSDEC (surgical same day emergency care and acute surgical unit).We are seeking to appoint a motivated and dynamic Ward Clerk to support the multidisciplinary team. The applicant will be expected to be able to work as part of a team, manage their own time and prioritise workload effectively.The role requires good communication and interpersonal skills with good IT skills.

Main duties of the job

This Ward Clerk /Receptionist role provides the first point of contact to patients attending the unit from G.P and from UECC (Urgent and emergency care centre). You will provide administration support for the activity within the busy assessment area and support the medical and nursing staff in ensuring that patients attending have a positive experience.The main duties include: Greet all visitors to the ward in a helpful and polite manner Assist with all enquiries as possible Maintain accurate admission, transfer and discharge information

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values

AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.

CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.

TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.

Date posted

25 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9165-24-01-073

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Desirable

Confidentiality policy

Qualifications

Essential

Computer and IT skills

Experience

Essential

Experience of working within a team

Desirable

Experience working within a hospital environment

Person Specification

Knowledge

Desirable

Confidentiality policy

Qualifications

Essential

Computer and IT skills

Experience

Essential

Experience of working within a team

Desirable

Experience working within a hospital environment

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.