Paediatric Ward Clerk

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Do you have a passion for children's services?

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Band 2 Ward Clerk on the Paediatric Ward at Russells Hall Hospital. The Children's Ward comprises of a PAU, HDU, Day case and Adolescent area. It is an exciting time in children's services, and we strive to put the children at the heart of everything we do and ensure good quality care is always given.

The Children's Ward is a busy and challenging environment, and the successful applicants will need to be motivated and flexible to meet the needs of the service. The role will cover weekend day cover (both Saturdays and Sundays) and Bank Holiday cover as well as weekday working. The shifts are earlies (8-4), lates (10-6) and weekends (9-5).

Previous experience in a clerical role is preferred.

For further information please contact Louise Garratt, Lead Nurse Paediatrics on

01384 456 111 ext 3042

Main duties of the job

To provide clerical, administrative and reception duties for the Paediatric Department. To contribute to efficient and effective paediatric care by ensuring all children's records are maintained correctly from admission to discharge.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as BAME, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.

We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.

Date posted

24 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

253-1123-5801201

Job locations

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE pass in English Language & Maths Grade C or above or equivalent

Communication & Interpersonal

Essential

  • Able to work flexibly

Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Previous administrative and clerical experience
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Understanding of confidentiality

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a similar role

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Able to relate to the general public calmly and in a professional manner
  • Able to deal with a steady flow of work and sudden episodes of heavy influx of work
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE pass in English Language & Maths Grade C or above or equivalent

Communication & Interpersonal

Essential

  • Able to work flexibly

Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Previous administrative and clerical experience
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Understanding of confidentiality

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a similar role

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Able to relate to the general public calmly and in a professional manner
  • Able to deal with a steady flow of work and sudden episodes of heavy influx of work

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Paediatric Lead Nurse

Louise Garratt

louise.garratt1@nhs.net

01384456111

Date posted

24 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

253-1123-5801201

Job locations

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


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