Job overview
Ward Clerk - Hours per week
Applications are invited for the post of ward clerk on the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Ward at the Friarage Hospital.
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, confident person who can demonstrate excellent communication skills. They must have good organisational skills and an ability to work on his/her own initiative and be a good team player.
Main duties of the job
Candidates must be computer literate and experience of clerical duties and filing is essential.
They will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and they will have direct contact with patients, relatives and other members of the public. They will have reception duties and will be able to handle public enquiries.
This vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.
Working for our organisation
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers Novice leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Education and Qualifcations
Essential criteria
1. GCSEs A-C or equivalent qualification / experience
2. NVQ 2 in Business Administration or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
3. Knowledge of hospital computer systems: CaMis, Theatre Man, PACS, Ice Web Medical Terminology
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
4. Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently
5. Well developed computer skills
Experience
Essential criteria
6. Previous experience of working in a clerical environment
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.