Ward Clerk, ENT/EYE Day Case Unit - 30 hpw

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 01 May 2025

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Job summary

Closing Date: 01.05.25 (this may change dependent on response)

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 02.05.25

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 05.01.25

This is a key post in the provision of clerical and administrative support to the unit. Answering telephone enquiries, communicating with the ward team, patients and relatives and the ability to work on one's own initiative are all essential aspects of the role. The ward clerk is an important and integral part of the team and the post holder must have the ability to manage their workload efficiently and effectively.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a team player who can work efficiently and has good time management skills.

Ideally candidate would be familiar with the NHS computer systems and be computer literate.

Good communication skills.

Must have GCSE English and Math

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviors 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

17 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

389-24-6857352

Job locations

ENT/EYE DAY CASE UNIT

ENT/EYE DCU. Level one. Bradford Royal Infirmary

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Welcoming patients, families and visitors to the unit.

Answering the telephone and dealing with day to day enquiries

Preparing paperwork for patients undergoing surgery

Reception based work

Ordering supplies

Appointment making

Assisting Health Care Assistants when the ward is busy with non clinical duties.

Maintaining confidentiality at all times

The successful applicants will work as part of a team and be responsible for the provision of a high quality administrative service to the ward.

The role is for one post at 30 hours per week over 3 days, however, flexibility maybe required when the other Ward Clerk is on leave.

For further information or an informal discussion about this position please contact Ward Sisters Julie Mehrem or Cecille Mendoza on 01274 364870

Job description

Job responsibilities

Welcoming patients, families and visitors to the unit.

Answering the telephone and dealing with day to day enquiries

Preparing paperwork for patients undergoing surgery

Reception based work

Ordering supplies

Appointment making

Assisting Health Care Assistants when the ward is busy with non clinical duties.

Maintaining confidentiality at all times

The successful applicants will work as part of a team and be responsible for the provision of a high quality administrative service to the ward.

The role is for one post at 30 hours per week over 3 days, however, flexibility maybe required when the other Ward Clerk is on leave.

For further information or an informal discussion about this position please contact Ward Sisters Julie Mehrem or Cecille Mendoza on 01274 364870

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Knowledge / experience of EPR

Skills

Essential

  • Literate and numerate

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent in English and Mathematics
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Knowledge / experience of EPR

Skills

Essential

  • Literate and numerate

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent in English and Mathematics

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

ENT/EYE DAY CASE UNIT

ENT/EYE DCU. Level one. 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

ENT/EYE DAY CASE UNIT

ENT/EYE DCU. Level one. 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 Sister

Julie Marie Mehrem

julie.mehrem@bthft.nhs.uk

01274364870

Date posted

17 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

389-24-6857352

Job locations

ENT/EYE DAY CASE UNIT

ENT/EYE DCU. Level one. Bradford Royal Infirmary

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


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