Job summary
Ward 11 seeks a Band 2 Ward Clerk who is responsive to the needs of modernising health care demands. To join a forward thinking team who are always developing and striving to provide a high quality service. The job is for 30 bedded medical inpatient unit.
Duties will include liaising with the general public, dealing with telephone enquiries, general filing and administrative activities relating to the admission, discharge and handling of patient notes. You will be required to liaise with staff at all levels and to demonstrate a dedicated approach in providing a high quality service. There may be a need to work the hours flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
The position is full time or part time.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is required to work as a proactive member of the ward team and to undertake a range of duties to assist the ward team in maintaining the smooth running of the clinical areas.
The post holder will liaise with and provide the multidisciplinary team with timely and accurate information required to support and maintain patient flow, under the direction of the ward manager.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires a Standard (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on theVisas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on theVisas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- oGood standard of general education and GCSE English Language
- oNVQ customer care/services or equivalent
Desirable
- oNVQ Business and Administration Level 2
- oFirst Aid course
Job Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working within a care setting
- oUnderstanding of confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
- oExperience of working within the NHS
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- oDemonstrates commitment to maintain personal development
- oDemonstrates an awareness for patient confidentiality
- oCompetent IT skills (Microsoft Word and Excel)
Desirable
- oWillingness to undertake further study or development commensurate with the grade
- oAbility to adapt quickly to changing circumstances
- oUse of PAS, CRIS, EDNF, SBS
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- oGood standard of general education and GCSE English Language
- oNVQ customer care/services or equivalent
Desirable
- oNVQ Business and Administration Level 2
- oFirst Aid course
Job Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working within a care setting
- oUnderstanding of confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
- oExperience of working within the NHS
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- oDemonstrates commitment to maintain personal development
- oDemonstrates an awareness for patient confidentiality
- oCompetent IT skills (Microsoft Word and Excel)
Desirable
- oWillingness to undertake further study or development commensurate with the grade
- oAbility to adapt quickly to changing circumstances
- oUse of PAS, CRIS, EDNF, SBS
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
