Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen on the Surgical Assessment Unit at The Tunbridge Wells Hospital. We are looking for a forward-thinking individual to work as a part time Ward Clerk on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays to provide clerical support to the SAU team.
Main duties of the job
You will have excellent communication and telephone skills and be able to work with the team to provide patient-centred care.
Experience working with the general public and handling confidential information is desirable.
A good knowledge of computers and typing skills are required. Training will be given for specific hospital systems on appointment.
You would work Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and liaise with the current Ward Clerk to provide a continuity of clerical support for the team.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 500,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ over 6,500 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oExperience within the role or similar
- oAble to describe and understand the importance of delivering high quality service to patients.
Desirable
- Experience working in the healthcare setting
- Customer service experience
Skills
Essential
- Communication Skills
- Computer skills
- Adaptable and Flexible
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths level 2, GCSE level 4/C (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Computer qualification
- Certificate in Excel
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oExperience within the role or similar
- oAble to describe and understand the importance of delivering high quality service to patients.
Desirable
- Experience working in the healthcare setting
- Customer service experience
Skills
Essential
- Communication Skills
- Computer skills
- Adaptable and Flexible
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths level 2, GCSE level 4/C (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Computer qualification
- Certificate in Excel
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.
