Oxford Health NHS Trust

Ward Clerk - Didcot Community Hospital - Weekends

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Job summary

Are you a people person looking for role in administration? Do you enjoy working in a busy and varied environment? This could be the perfect role for you!

Didcot Community Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual to join the administration team on a part time basis to work weekends: Saturdays 8am-8pm and Sundays 8am-2pm.

You will need to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively deal with a diverse range of people in a sensitive and confidential manner, as well as strong IT skills including Microsoft Office .

Please note: due to the structure of the interviews for this role we will be holding these face to face at our Didcot Community Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The successful individual will be motivated and enjoy working in a challenging and busy environment providing a comprehensive administration service.

This role would suit a confident individual who is able to use their own initiative to manage competing and conflicting demands.

Main duties include:

Forwarding referrals prepared by clinicians to internal and external teams taking into consideration confidentiality and sensitive data management
Liaising with external providers/health care teams to ensure correct processes are in place in line
Maintaining ward diary
Answering the telephone, taking messages and helping with enquiries
Checking emails daily and printing off as necessary
Assisting housekeeping and nursing staff with ordering supplies via e-procurement as required

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties

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

19 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum | pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

267-CH6856133

Job locations

Didcot Community Hospital

Wantage Road

Didcot

OX11 0AG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information on the job role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information on the job role.

Person Specification

Qualifications -Academic/Skills/Professional

Essential

Good general education including English and maths
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Email and the Internet.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a busy office with interface with the public.
Working knowledge of working in a fast paced, busy office.
Confidence in dealing with patients and their families and the general public in a professional manner.

Desirable

Previous NHS experience and knowledge.

Contractual Requirements

Essential

Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to travel between sites

Person Specification

Qualifications -Academic/Skills/Professional

Essential

Good general education including English and maths
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Email and the Internet.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a busy office with interface with the public.
Working knowledge of working in a fast paced, busy office.
Confidence in dealing with patients and their families and the general public in a professional manner.

Desirable

Previous NHS experience and knowledge.

Contractual Requirements

Essential

Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to travel between sites

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.