Job summary
Ward 34 Trauma & Orthopaedics - Surgical Division
Ward Clerk- Permanent Position
Full Time 37.5 hours a week
This is an exciting opportunity to recruit a full time Ward Clerk on ward 34. Ward 34 is a 27 bedded mixed sex Acute Trauma Ward, caring for patients with acute or pathological fractures or acute joint conditions.On the ward we care for patients from admission via Accident and Emergency or Orthopaedic Clinic. This role is for Mon-Friday - 0730 - 1530
Main duties of the job
We are a forward thinking modern Foundation Trust and are looking to recruit a Ward clerk who is highly motivated, open to change and demonstrates excellent communication skills. As an integral member of the team the post holder will assist and participate in the smooth running of the unit by providing clerical and administrative support to the nursing staff and wider multidisciplinary team.
We have a fantastic team of staff and they would support any new member of the team. There would be a period of teaching and training for the successful candidate.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: If a high number of applications are received the post may close earlier than advertised.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: If a high number of applications are received the post may close earlier than advertised.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clerical duties
- Computer skills
- Ability to work unsupervised
Desirable
- Previous Hospital experience
Skills
Essential
- Communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Enthusiastic and forward thinking and motivated
- Show willingness to learn and develop self ability to work independently and within a team
- Initiative skills
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
Personal
Essential
- Keen to learn
- Flexibility
- Ability to work under pressure
- Knowledge and experience of striving to achieve anti-discriminatory practice
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clerical duties
- Computer skills
- Ability to work unsupervised
Desirable
- Previous Hospital experience
Skills
Essential
- Communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Enthusiastic and forward thinking and motivated
- Show willingness to learn and develop self ability to work independently and within a team
- Initiative skills
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
Personal
Essential
- Keen to learn
- Flexibility
- Ability to work under pressure
- Knowledge and experience of striving to achieve anti-discriminatory practice
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.
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.
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).
