Ward Clerk - Irvine Unit

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Ward Clerk in the Irvine Unit, Bexhill Hospital.

You will be part of a team of Ward Clerks responsible for welcoming patients and visitors to the department, recording admission/transfer/discharge information, making follow up appointments where appropriate and supporting the nursing and multidisciplinary teams with general administration.

You will need to deal with challenges, perform under pressure and be able to prioritise your workload. The ideal candidate will be computer literate & flexible with good communication and customer service skills.

The post holder will be expected to work flexibly including weekend working within the service hours

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide a comprehensive multi-faceted, wide range of administrative and clerical duties to the ward to support the Nursing and Medical staff in the smooth day to day running of the ward area. They will be responsible for the safe keeping and availability of all clinical records relating to patients and the smooth running of the ward / department office. They will also provide general assistance in the management and adherence of Trust Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) relating to the ward area.

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in patients own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Date posted

15 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share

Reference number

374-CFLC007

Job locations

Bexhill Irvine Unit

Holliers Hill

Bexhill

TN40 2DZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

qualifications and experience

Essential

  • Good general education including English and Maths GCSE grade C or above, or equivalent level of knowledge and experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of personal development
  • Recognised relevant qualification such as: customer service, administration, secretarial, IT (e.g. ECDL)

Experience

Essential

  • Previous clerical/administration experience in a busy environment
  • Experience of keeping accurate record keeping and filing systems
  • Customer care/service

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in the NHS or other healthcare setting
Person Specification

qualifications and experience

Essential

  • Good general education including English and Maths GCSE grade C or above, or equivalent level of knowledge and experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of personal development
  • Recognised relevant qualification such as: customer service, administration, secretarial, IT (e.g. ECDL)

Experience

Essential

  • Previous clerical/administration experience in a busy environment
  • Experience of keeping accurate record keeping and filing systems
  • Customer care/service

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in the NHS or other healthcare setting

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Bexhill Irvine Unit

Holliers Hill

Bexhill

TN40 2DZ


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Bexhill Irvine Unit

Holliers Hill

Bexhill

TN40 2DZ


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Support Officer

Kerry Collins

kerry.collins10@nhs.net

07773118048

Date posted

15 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share

Reference number

374-CFLC007

Job locations

Bexhill Irvine Unit

Holliers Hill

Bexhill

TN40 2DZ


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