Job summary Ward clerk to provide administrative support to the nursing and medical team on medical wards. Applicants must have an extremely flexible approach to work as cover will be required over 5 days a week. They must have a pleasant personality and a positive approach to their work. Applicants must also have a good standard of education, be adaptable and have good organisational skills. A professional telephone manner is essential to receive and respond courteously to all telephone enquiries regarding patient care. The ward clerks are an integral part of the ward team and the ward clerk position demands good team working and time management skills. Main duties of the job To ensure comprehensive data quality for in patients. To support the nursing staff with administrative duties. Update ward lists. Deal with telephone calls. Ensure medical notes are available and filed accordingly. The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post. About us If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,970 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 050-AC841-1124W Job locations Ysbyty Gwynedd Penrhosgarnedd Bangor LL57 2PW 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. 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. Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Maths/English GCSE or equivalent Desirable NVQ 2 in Administration NVQ in Customer Service ECDL Experience Essential Working with the public Working in a busy environment Desirable Previous experience working within the health care sector General experience of administration functions Aptitude and Abilities Essential IT/Computer literate Effective communication skills Welsh speaking Desirable PIMS / IFIT / Understanding of the importance of maintaining medical records Knowledge of data protection and patient confidentiality Understanding of risk management and health and safety Values Essential Ability to work without direct supervision Organised, punctual, reliable, self motivated Trustworthy / confident Team player / good telephone manner Able to maintain confidentiality / Open and Honest Communication Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Maths/English GCSE or equivalent Desirable NVQ 2 in Administration NVQ in Customer Service ECDL Experience Essential Working with the public Working in a busy environment Desirable Previous experience working within the health care sector General experience of administration functions Aptitude and Abilities Essential IT/Computer literate Effective communication skills Welsh speaking Desirable PIMS / IFIT / Understanding of the importance of maintaining medical records Knowledge of data protection and patient confidentiality Understanding of risk management and health and safety Values Essential Ability to work without direct supervision Organised, punctual, reliable, self motivated Trustworthy / confident Team player / good telephone manner Able to maintain confidentiality / Open and Honest Communication 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 Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Address Ysbyty Gwynedd Penrhosgarnedd Bangor LL57 2PW Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)