Ward Clerk
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
You will work closely with our experienced and friendly team.The purpose of the role is to provide general clerical, administrative and reception duties to the Acute Medical Unit.
The successful applicant will be expected to work both as part of a team and to use their own initiative and work unsupervised to ensure the effective co-ordination of duties.
Previous clerical experience and knowledge of the healthcare environment would be an advantage.
Main duties of the job
You will work closely with our experienced and friendly team.The purpose of the role is to provide general clerical, administrative and reception duties.
You will be working with our new EPR (Electronic Patient Record) system and will be involved in the admitting, transfering and discharging patients.
You will be involved in ensuring discharge letters are complete and relevant appointments made.
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
25 November 2024
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
C9439-24-1197
Job locations
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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