Ward Clerk - Maple Ward, Cardiothoracic Surgery - Harefield Hospital
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Job summary
Harefield Hospital is a specialist heart and lung centre. We are part of Royal Brompton, Guys and St Thomas specialist hospitals which are known throughout the world for our expertise, standard of care and research success. From our sites - in Chelsea, London and Harefield, Middlesex - we strive to develop our staff both personally and professionally to ensure our patients get the high-quality care they deserve.
We are looking for a courteous and motivated person to join our friendly team on Maple Ward, 08:00-13:00 or 09:00-14:00 Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will work closely with the nursing staff to facilitate the smooth running of the ward.
The post holder will:
- Be responsible for office duties including tracing and filing patient's notes and liaise with medical records.
- Deal with phone calls from patients, their relatives and other departments within the hospital.
- Undertake a variety of administrative duties relating to patients, nursing staff and the running of the ward.
- Have excellent computer skills and the ability to work unsupervised. They will need to use a number of different IT systems. Training will be given.
- Be an initial point of contact for patients and visitors on arrival to the ward.
- Demonstrate sensitivity/confidentiality and have good customer relations.
- Promote a positive image of the Trust.
For further details please contact Deputy Matron Rachel Stewart on 01895828717 or r.stewart@rbht.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
- Good level of English language through written and communication skills.
- GCSE C or above
- Computer skills.
- Willing to participate in continued professional development.
Computer Qualifications
EXPERIENCE &
KNOWLEDGE
- Previous admin experience.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Packages including Outlook and Excel.
- Comfortable working with technology, Computer & IT literate
Experience in working in IT
Experience of working in a busy office / customer care environment
SKILLS &
ABILITIES
- IT experience/ Qualifications
- Keen organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Work on own initiative as well as work well in the wider Admin team.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills and have the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information - verbally and written.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Kind, friendly and compassionate.
- Smart appearance.
- A flexible approach to working in a service which regularly changes, with adaptable attitude to meet the requirements of service users while keeping calm under pressure.
- Kind, friendly and compassionate, Organised and can self-motivate.
About us
The post holder will work as an integral part of the Surgical ward team. They will take responsibility for office duties on Maple ward. They will be expected to assist in the safe and effective day to day running of the unit, thus enabling nursing staff to deliver direct care to patients.
The post holder will work closely with the ward manager, Modern Matron and other ward clerks. They will have close communication with the surgical coordinators, secretaries, medical records and other support service departments.
Details
Date posted
22 February 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
Depending on experience Dependant on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
196-A&C272
Job locations
Harefield Hospital
Hill End Road
Uxbridge
UB96JH
Employer details
Employer name
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harefield Hospital
Hill End Road
Uxbridge
UB96JH
Employer's website
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