Ward Clerk - Department of Critical Care

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

The closing date is 06 February 2025

Job summary

This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join our existing team to provide efficient admin and clerical support to our Critical Care Departments.

We have a vacancy for a part time position at 22.5hrs per week. Nominal working pattern is on a flexible 3 weekly rota, to include some evenings and weekends up to 7.00pm. In addition the post holder may be expected to cover additional hours to cover periods of annual leave where necessary.

You must have excellent inter-personal skills and be able to work both alone and as part of a team. This posts demands a candidate who pays attention to detail, is well organised and flexible.

A good standard of education is essential with minimum of 2 GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) to include both Maths and English. You must be IT Literate.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for providing an effective and well organised administration/reception service to Doncaster Critical Care.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belongand Thrive, Here.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Date posted

24 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

272-6880277

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Thorne Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • 2 GCSE/'O' Level or equivalent; to include Maths and English (Grade C or above) or Equivalent or Equivalent Experience
  • Keyboard Skills; IT Qualification or demonstrate through experience

Desirable

  • RSA stage 1 or equivalent
  • Medical Terminology

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

  • Effective communicator - written / verbal
  • Ability to priorities work and being part of a team
  • Flexible approach to enable changing demands
  • Accurate and careful to ensure high standard of work produced
  • Good Self-Motivation

Desirable

  • Experience of dealing with emotional circumstances
  • Evidence of liaising with more than one discipline

Experience / Knowledge

Essential

  • Previous office/clerical experience
  • Microsoft packages including Word
  • Maintain confidentiality in respect of the Data Protection Act

Desirable

  • Experience of CAMIS or large mainframe database
  • Previous hospital experience
Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • 2 GCSE/'O' Level or equivalent; to include Maths and English (Grade C or above) or Equivalent or Equivalent Experience
  • Keyboard Skills; IT Qualification or demonstrate through experience

Desirable

  • RSA stage 1 or equivalent
  • Medical Terminology

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

  • Effective communicator - written / verbal
  • Ability to priorities work and being part of a team
  • Flexible approach to enable changing demands
  • Accurate and careful to ensure high standard of work produced
  • Good Self-Motivation

Desirable

  • Experience of dealing with emotional circumstances
  • Evidence of liaising with more than one discipline

Experience / Knowledge

Essential

  • Previous office/clerical experience
  • Microsoft packages including Word
  • Maintain confidentiality in respect of the Data Protection Act

Desirable

  • Experience of CAMIS or large mainframe database
  • Previous hospital experience

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Thorne Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Thorne Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Leader / Information System Manager

Melissa Kydd

melissa.kydd@nhs.net

01302644425

Date posted

24 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

272-6880277

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Thorne Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Supporting documents

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