Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Clerk

The closing date is 12 May 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who enjoys the challenge of working in an environment where no two days are the same and who can provide administrative support to our busy assessment unit.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for providing all clerical/admin and secretarial support to SAU including a good working knowledge of all Trust electronic systems. The post holder is required to deal with queries from patients, visitors and staff.The post holder will also be competent in supporting ward maintenance and escalating jobs that require intervention from estates.

About us

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One culture of care underpins our Four Pillars by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care. As part of our recruitment process, we ask applicants to complete values based recruitment questions to ensure we recruit kind, compassionate and colleagues who are willing to learn. These are pre application questions and are required prior to the formal application form.

We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.

Details

Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

372-SURG1955

Job locations

Surgical Assessment Unit

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Positive attitude towards work.
  • Team player.
  • Participate in regular supervision.
  • Attend all mandatory training.
  • Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
  • Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
  • Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy.
  • Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
  • Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Positive attitude towards work.
  • Team player.
  • Participate in regular supervision.
  • Attend all mandatory training.
  • Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
  • Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
  • Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy.
  • Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
  • Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • English GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent or high level of literacy skills demonstrated within application
  • Competence based level 2 Qualification e.g. NVQ level 2 in business administration/customer service or equivalent admin experience
  • Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

  • Previous clerical, administrative and secretarial experience
  • Literacy Skills
  • IT skills

Desirable

  • Experience working in the NHS
  • Understand the importance of record keeping
  • Knowledge of Medical terminology
  • Experience of EPR and Capacity Management
  • Dealing with members of multidisciplinary teams

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

  • Ability to work as a team member
  • Ability to work in a busy environment
  • Able to use own initiative
  • Aware of own limitations/ level of competence

Desirable

  • Plan delegated workload
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • English GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent or high level of literacy skills demonstrated within application
  • Competence based level 2 Qualification e.g. NVQ level 2 in business administration/customer service or equivalent admin experience
  • Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

  • Previous clerical, administrative and secretarial experience
  • Literacy Skills
  • IT skills

Desirable

  • Experience working in the NHS
  • Understand the importance of record keeping
  • Knowledge of Medical terminology
  • Experience of EPR and Capacity Management
  • Dealing with members of multidisciplinary teams

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

  • Ability to work as a team member
  • Ability to work in a busy environment
  • Able to use own initiative
  • Aware of own limitations/ level of competence

Desirable

  • Plan delegated workload

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Surgical Assessment Unit

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Surgical Assessment Unit

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward manager

Emma Armitage

emma.armitage2@cht.nhs.uk

01484342170

Details

Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

372-SURG1955

Job locations

Surgical Assessment Unit

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA


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