Ward/Admin Clerk
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Ward Clerk to join our busy and fast paced Acute Medical Unit.
We are looking to recruit an individual to work alongside our already established and experienced part time admin team. The candidate will be required to 15 -22.5 hours per week. To fit the needs of the service, the candidate will be required to work every Friday between the hours of 7.00 - 15.00 or 8.00 -16.00, which is negotiable. The rest of the contracted hours of employment can be worked over a Sat/Sun or throughout weekday afternoons/evenings, between the hours of 15.30 - 21.30 (This can be flexible and negotiable at interview).
Main duties of the job
Interested applicants must have excellent communication skills, be a good team player and enjoy meeting and working with the public.
Basic computer skills are also a requirement for the job and NHS experience would be an advantage, however full training will be given to the successful applicant on use of the hospital computer systems.
As a Ward Clerk, you will provide clerical and administration support to the ward and clinical/medical staff and be the first point of contact for all visitors to the unit.
- To provide confidential and courteous secretarial/administration support to the ward staff, patients and visitors.
- To time manage and prioritise own work within an ever changing environment, using initiative consistently.
- To monitor IT systems and provide IT support for the ward staff and clinical team.
- Ensure that patient medical record systems are available and correctly maintained
- To manage telephone enquiries on behalf of the ward staff and respond accordingly.
- To coordinate and support patient transport, appointments and other external requests.
- To maintain the nurses desk, keeping a tidy space and order stationary and paperwork as required.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Details
Date posted
11 December 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
387-WD-4486-MF
Job locations
Weston General Hospital
Grange Road, Uphill
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 4TQ
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Weston General Hospital
Grange Road, Uphill
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 4TQ
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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