Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic and flexible individual to join our busy ward clerk team working across the maternity wards.
To provide an efficient and high quality clerical service, and supporting the staff responsible for inpatient care. Emphasis should be placed on confidentiality and efficiency; remaining calm, courteous and professional at all times.
Main duties of the job
You will mainly play a key role in the day to day running of busy wards and units and ensuring that the administration of the patients is completed in a timely manner. You will be expected to carry out a wide range of clerical and administrative duties. Previous secretarial/office experience essential, as is computer literacy and customer service skills.
You must be able to work with discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times. You will be well organised and able to use your own initiative in a demanding environment, have the ability to work under pressure and be flexible. You should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. An understanding of Patient Administration systems is desirable but not essential as training will be given.
About us
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.
We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients - we want to make these part of our DNA.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding this position including the full Job Description and Person Specification please see the attached documents.
This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.
If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding this position including the full Job Description and Person Specification please see the attached documents.
This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.
If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
- Willingness to undergo any further training and development
Desirable
- ECDL/CLAIT qualifications
- OCR/RSA II Word Processing
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an office environment
- Experience in use of computerised systems
Desirable
- Experience of Microsoft Excel and Access.
- Experience in Medical Records
- Experience of working with medical case notes
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of maintaining administration systems
- Experience of reception/clerical duties
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality at all times
- Understanding of the NHS constitution
Desirable
- Experience of accessing information from the Intranet/Internet
- Working knowledge of Patient Administration systems (PAS)
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
- Willingness to undergo any further training and development
Desirable
- ECDL/CLAIT qualifications
- OCR/RSA II Word Processing
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an office environment
- Experience in use of computerised systems
Desirable
- Experience of Microsoft Excel and Access.
- Experience in Medical Records
- Experience of working with medical case notes
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of maintaining administration systems
- Experience of reception/clerical duties
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality at all times
- Understanding of the NHS constitution
Desirable
- Experience of accessing information from the Intranet/Internet
- Working knowledge of Patient Administration systems (PAS)
- Knowledge of medical terminology
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.
