Ward Clerk

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 06 November 2024

Job summary

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organization with a track record of success.

Due to a vacancy we are advertising for the role of Ward Clerk, on Ward 6 UHND. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic person to join our welcoming team on a busy 32 bedded medical ward specialising in Diabetes.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work with minimal supervision and will be responsible for clerical/admin duties on the ward. They will be proficient in using EPR and will be able to assist the staff nurses by taking telephone enquiries and relaying messages effectively to the nursing team. They will assist the nurse in charge with Cardea/ supplies in addition to general admin housekeeping.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Date posted

30 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9439-24-1108

Job locations

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential to this role is excellent communication skills as well as developed organisational and interpersonal skills.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential to this role is excellent communication skills as well as developed organisational and interpersonal skills.

Person Specification

Special Requirements

Essential

  • High level of personal credibility
  • Supportive of colleagues
  • Organised
  • Reliable
  • Flexible
  • Motivated
  • Enthusiastic
  • Articulate
  • Conscientious
  • Assertive
  • Ability to work under pressure

Experience

Essential

  • Working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

  • Previous experience of the electronic patient record system.

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing

Desirable

  • Presentation skills.
  • Report writing.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Maths and English at GCSE or equivalent standard.
Person Specification

Special Requirements

Essential

  • High level of personal credibility
  • Supportive of colleagues
  • Organised
  • Reliable
  • Flexible
  • Motivated
  • Enthusiastic
  • Articulate
  • Conscientious
  • Assertive
  • Ability to work under pressure

Experience

Essential

  • Working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

  • Previous experience of the electronic patient record system.

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing

Desirable

  • Presentation skills.
  • Report writing.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Maths and English at GCSE or equivalent standard.

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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Lisa Winn

lisa.winn@nhs.net

01913332906

Date posted

30 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9439-24-1108

Job locations

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Supporting documents

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