Job summary We are pleased to offer a part time, Band 2 Ward Clerk post to work on the Acute Medical Unit at The Royal Oldham Hospital. You will provide a wide range of administrative and clerical duties to the ward / unit staff and be responsible for the safe keeping and availability of all clinical records relating to patients and the smooth running of the ward / department. You will also provide general assistance to the ward / unit staff. Main duties of the job Provide general non-clinical advice, information and guidance of ancillary services directly to patients, clients, relatives and carer Accurately file reports, notes and results efficiently Participate in any new directions, which ensure smooth running of the service Show initiative and carry out duties safely and competently and where necessary, train new staff Respond to telephone enquiries from hospital staff and patients efficiently and conscientiously Attend and participate in regular staff meetings Provide cover for sickness absence and annual leave within the department General clerical duties ,as required, within the department Ensure patient case notes are available, maintained and up to date Data input on the Patient Administration System (PAS), in line with the Trust Waiting List and outpatient's procedures and policies. About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pro rata Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 236-NCA-AC455-24 Job locations The Royal Oldham Hospital Rochdale Road Oldham OL1 2JH Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Person Specification Qualifications Desirable RSA 2 typing/word processing or equivalent NVQ Qualification Experience Essential Previous office experience Experience dealing with the public Desirable Previous hospital based experience Skills Essential Good written and verbal communication skills Abilities Essential Able to discuss reasons for confidentiality Able to discuss and prioritise own workload Good written and verbal communication skills Person Specification Qualifications Desirable RSA 2 typing/word processing or equivalent NVQ Qualification Experience Essential Previous office experience Experience dealing with the public Desirable Previous hospital based experience Skills Essential Good written and verbal communication skills Abilities Essential Able to discuss reasons for confidentiality Able to discuss and prioritise own workload Good written and verbal communication skills 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address The Royal Oldham Hospital Rochdale Road Oldham OL1 2JH Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)