Ward Clerk

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Part time - 15 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Receptionist/Ward Clerk 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 in a fast paced and busy assessment unit. 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

The Ward Clerk 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.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Date posted

16 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,830 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-07-041

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Computer and IT skills

Experience

Essential

Experience working within a hospital environment
Experience of working within a team.

Knowledge

Essential

Confidentiality policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Computer and IT skills

Experience

Essential

Experience working within a hospital environment
Experience of working within a team.

Knowledge

Essential

Confidentiality policy.

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.