Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to recruit a ward clerk to join Ward 21 which specializes in acute respiratory conditions.
You will be responsible for providing a front-line reception service and delivering a high standard of customer care; so you will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. You will be required to have IT literate skills and knowledge of our hospital systems such as Tele Tracking, Allscripts, booking transport and data collection systems. We are looking for a motivated person who has had experience working with the public and ideally in a hospital setting.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to demonstrate that you can work as part of a large multi-disciplinary team as well as being able to work independently.
You will be supported by the ward manager and nursing team and will report directly to the ward manager.
"Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible"
About us
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
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 atStandard 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.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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 atStandard 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.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Person Specification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Previous administrative experience
- IT literate with excellent keyboard skills
- Is able to manage and prioritise own workload
- Be able to manage time effectively
- Previous telephone service experience
- Able to demonstrate a good understanding of the principles of data protection and patient confidentiality
Desirable
- Possess experience in dealing with public
- Possess clerical experience
- Work experience in the Hospital/Ward
- Able to use Microsoft packages
- Previous NHS systems experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently and problem solve, as well as work as part of a team.
- Possess excellent inter-personal skills.
- Ability to be self-motivated and proactive.
- Ability to enter data precisely.
- Attention to detail.
- Non-clinical manual handing experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- GCSE in English
- Recognised IT qualification
Person Specification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Previous administrative experience
- IT literate with excellent keyboard skills
- Is able to manage and prioritise own workload
- Be able to manage time effectively
- Previous telephone service experience
- Able to demonstrate a good understanding of the principles of data protection and patient confidentiality
Desirable
- Possess experience in dealing with public
- Possess clerical experience
- Work experience in the Hospital/Ward
- Able to use Microsoft packages
- Previous NHS systems experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently and problem solve, as well as work as part of a team.
- Possess excellent inter-personal skills.
- Ability to be self-motivated and proactive.
- Ability to enter data precisely.
- Attention to detail.
- Non-clinical manual handing experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- GCSE in English
- Recognised IT qualification
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.
