Job summary We are looking for a motivated ward clerk to join us on C4, Respiratory ward at The Grange You will be expected to demonstrate excellent organisational skills and be flexible and adaptable in your approach to work. You must be able to work on your own initiative, use tact and diplomacy where appropriate and possess excellent communication skills as well as adhere to all confidentiality and information governance standards. Knowledge of hospital systems would be beneficial although full training will be given to the successful candidate. This post is fixed term/secondment for 6 months to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post. Successful candidates will be interviewed 2 working days after the closing date for this post Main duties of the job Duties and responsibilities:-Acting as a liaison between the ward and the community services,giving out discharge summaries to GPs, taking and passing onmessages and welcoming patients and their families to the ward.-General Office Duties include:Directing any queries, complaints, etc., from patients, relatives orvisitors to the Ward Manager or Nurse in Charge,-Keeping patients' records in good order, and ensuring that there is asupply of patients' name labels.-Inputting patient's details, admissions and discharges on the EpexWork Station.-Filing relevant patient information into the patient's notes, only afterthey have been signed by medical staff.-Keeping ward record books up-to-date.-Arranging out-patients appointments as instructed by the Nurse inCharge.-Answering telephone calls and giving information of a non-clinicalnature, as instructed by the Nurse in charge of the ward.-Ensuring proper completion and transmission of works and estatesorders.-To keep ward statistic as necessary-To photocopy and fax as required.-To type letters or any other required documents as instructed by theNurse in Charge or Ward Manager.-To ensure that the ward is adequately stocked up and supplied withstationery supplies. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Date posted 12 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,970 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 040-AC070-0225 Job locations The Grange University Hospital Cwmbran NP44 8YN Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac This post is fixed term/secondment for 6 months due to - meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post. Successful candidates will be interviewed 2 working days after the closing date for this post Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac This post is fixed term/secondment for 6 months due to - meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post. Successful candidates will be interviewed 2 working days after the closing date for this post Person Specification Experience Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Skills Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Person Specification Experience Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Skills Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification 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 Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address The Grange University Hospital Cwmbran NP44 8YN Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)