Ward Clerk - 34.5 hours per week

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 16 March 2025

Job summary

Closing Date: 16.03.25(this may change dependent on response)

Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 17.03.25

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 24.03.25

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated ward clerk to join our dynamic and forward thinking team at Bradford Royal Infirmary. The successful candidates will be joining our Children and Young People's unit.

This is a part-time position (34.5 hours per week), you will be required to work days and evenings up (to 10pm) including weekends. Your shifts will vary from week to week.

Short shifts (7.5 hours) x18 per month or long shifts (11.5 hours) x12 per month.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to provide a range of clerical duties to support the team in delivering a high quality service. Excellent communication and people skills are essential to this post and the individual would have to display good interpersonal skills at interview. Education to GCSE standard (or equivalent) and previous clerical experience are essential.

You will be based on ward 30/32 but may occasionally be required to support on ward 12 (children's day case ward).

We can offer a staff gymnasium, excellent pension scheme including life assurance cover and advice on childcare.

Please see the person specification and job description for further information.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

  • We value people
  • We are one team
  • We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Date posted

28 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

389-25-7026373

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

We offer a comprehensive induction programme which is tailored to your individual needs and experience.

Please see the attached person specification and job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We offer a comprehensive induction programme which is tailored to your individual needs and experience.

Please see the attached person specification and job description.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of using Microsoft Office applications
  • Previous experience in a secretarial / administrative role

Desirable

  • Experience of working in health service
  • Knowledge / experience of EPR
  • Knowledge of medical terminology

Skills

Essential

  • Literate and numerate
  • Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent
  • Good general education
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of using Microsoft Office applications
  • Previous experience in a secretarial / administrative role

Desirable

  • Experience of working in health service
  • Knowledge / experience of EPR
  • Knowledge of medical terminology

Skills

Essential

  • Literate and numerate
  • Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent
  • Good general education

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Natalie Stephenson

natalie.stephenson2@bthft.nhs.uk

01274383640

Date posted

28 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

389-25-7026373

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


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