Job summary
Working closely with the ward sister to provide reliable clerical service to the Children's ward .
Working alongside staff to ensure the smooth running of the unit.
This vacancy is being advertised as an apprenticeship and as such the salary for the role if reflective of this. Those who currently hold and can evidence the essential qualifications need not apply. Your application will not be shortlisted if you hold the essential qualification(s).
Although English and Maths at level 2 is not required for the role, it is a requirement to complete the apprenticeship and need to be in place by the end of the apprenticeship. If you do not hold or cannot evidence English and Maths at level 2 then support will be provided for the successful applicant(s) as part of the Trust's apprenticeship offer. ***
Main duties of the job
Clerical duties on the children's ward including ensuring in the absence of the housekeeper equipment is in good working order and that stores are ordered promptly, and escalating any issues to estates were necessary.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Good knowledge of I.T , experience of millennium are desirable and excellent verbal and communication skills . Ability to prioritise workload.
If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have a standard DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 month.
As this vacancy is within the division of Womens and Childrens, there is a mandatory requirement for successful applicants to join the DBS update service. The cost of joining the update service is £13 per year, and applicants are liable to cover this cost with no reimbursement from the Trust. Further details of how to join the update service will be provided upon appointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Good knowledge of I.T , experience of millennium are desirable and excellent verbal and communication skills . Ability to prioritise workload.
If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have a standard DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 month.
As this vacancy is within the division of Womens and Childrens, there is a mandatory requirement for successful applicants to join the DBS update service. The cost of joining the update service is £13 per year, and applicants are liable to cover this cost with no reimbursement from the Trust. Further details of how to join the update service will be provided upon appointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- NVQ 2 in a relevant subject or equivalent experience of working in an administrative role.
- Educated to GCSE or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous experience in an NHS acute hospital
- Previous experience of the Cerner Millennium information system
- ECDL
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Basic working knowledge of IT
- Good keyboard and computer skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Awareness of health and safety standards including COSHH guidelines
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS admin processes
- Awareness of information governance
- Ability to prioritise, work to deadlines and use own initiative
- Excellent customer service skills
- Knowledge and confidentiality and Caldicott Guidelines
Personal Attributes
Desirable
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to handle conflict and aggression
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Sensitive and empathic
- Polite and friendly manner
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- NVQ 2 in a relevant subject or equivalent experience of working in an administrative role.
- Educated to GCSE or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous experience in an NHS acute hospital
- Previous experience of the Cerner Millennium information system
- ECDL
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Basic working knowledge of IT
- Good keyboard and computer skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Awareness of health and safety standards including COSHH guidelines
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS admin processes
- Awareness of information governance
- Ability to prioritise, work to deadlines and use own initiative
- Excellent customer service skills
- Knowledge and confidentiality and Caldicott Guidelines
Personal Attributes
Desirable
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to handle conflict and aggression
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Sensitive and empathic
- Polite and friendly manner
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
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).
