Ward Clerk - Marlborough House - Milton Keynes

Oxford Health NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for a passionate Ward Clerk/Administrator to join our multi-disciplinary team at Marlborough House - a medium secure unit with 28 beds.

Marlborough House is situated at Milton Keynes Hospital Campus.

We're looking for someone with excellent communication skills, who is reliable, punctual and works well in a team, whilst being adaptable to changing situations. You will need to be able to work calmly and efficiently within a busy and intensive environment dealing with unpredictable situations whilst remaining focused on providing a person-centered and recovery approach to care and treatment.

We recognise that our team members are our greatest asset and are keen that you feel supported and encouraged to fulfil your potential. We offer excellent learning and development opportunities and there are several routes to progression and advancement within the organisation.

Main duties of the job

We are currently recruiting for a Ward Clerk that will manage and provide secretarial and administrative support . A strong sense of teamwork and commitment to maintaining high standards is essential to this position . The role will suit someone who enjoys working in a busy office where they would be able to work as a team as well as under their own initiative.

You will need to be able to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels, be able to provide excellent customer service and deal with administrative tasks in a timely and effective manner.

If we have previously received an application from you, please wait 6 months before resubmitting.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

30 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum/pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-SS6477392

Job locations

Marlborough House MSU

Milton Keynes Hospital Campus, Standing Way

Milton Keynes

MK6 5NG

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure the confidential nature of work is always maintained. To have a regular appraisal and a personal development plan. To attend a fire lecture once a year. To appropriately report and record accidents/incidents and comply with Health and Safety regulations. Have flexibility to provide cover for absence and receptionist duties. Liaise with other Clinical Team members, GPs, Social Services, Voluntary Agencies, the Care Group, other Trust departments and general hospitals.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Word processing experience
Ability to prioritise own workload
Excellent telephone manner

Desirable

Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook.
Working knowledge of the internet

Contractual Requirements or other requirements

Essential

Ability to travel between sites and to regional meetings

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Good numeracy and literacy skills
Good IT skills
Good organisational skills
Ability to liaise with all professions and levels in a confident and effective manner
Good written and verbal skills

Desirable

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Word processing experience
Ability to prioritise own workload
Excellent telephone manner

Desirable

Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook.
Working knowledge of the internet

Contractual Requirements or other requirements

Essential

Ability to travel between sites and to regional meetings

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Good numeracy and literacy skills
Good IT skills
Good organisational skills
Ability to liaise with all professions and levels in a confident and effective manner
Good written and verbal skills

Desirable

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages

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.