Job summary You will be enthusiastic and motivated with excellent organisation and interpersonal skills to work as part of the Ward 201 team, taking direction from the clinical team to ensure the smooth running of the Ward. We are a very busy ward, and the post involves liaising with a number of departments and handling queries from a range of sources. The postholder will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records and collating information with a high degree of accuracy. Main duties of the job You will need to be competent with Microsoft Office and ideally have experience working with Careflow and iPortal. You must be enthusiastic, hard-working, and flexible. You will be a self-starter, organised, reliable, and an excellent communicator who is able to work with a variety of staff. Previous experience in a hospital would be an advantage, though not essential. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year £22,383 Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 205-6736943 Job locations Royal Stoke Newcastle Road Stoke-On-Trent ST4 6QG Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be expected to work on his or her own initiative in accordance with the management requirements and will be responsible for the standard of their own work. The nature of the work requires someone who is aware of patient confidentiality, trustworthy and with the ability to deal professionally and effectively with all staff, external agencies and the public. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be expected to work on his or her own initiative in accordance with the management requirements and will be responsible for the standard of their own work. The nature of the work requires someone who is aware of patient confidentiality, trustworthy and with the ability to deal professionally and effectively with all staff, external agencies and the public. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good general education to include GCSE English or equivalent Desirable RSA word processing or equivalent Skills and Knowledge Essential Secretarial/clerical experience Desirable 2 years' experience working in an acute hospital setting Personal Qualities Essential Good communication skills Ability to work in a demanding, pressurised environment Ability to work with confidential information Desirable Able to use own initiative. Ability to work as part of a team Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good general education to include GCSE English or equivalent Desirable RSA word processing or equivalent Skills and Knowledge Essential Secretarial/clerical experience Desirable 2 years' experience working in an acute hospital setting Personal Qualities Essential Good communication skills Ability to work in a demanding, pressurised environment Ability to work with confidential information Desirable Able to use own initiative. Ability to work as part of a team 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 University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address Royal Stoke Newcastle Road Stoke-On-Trent ST4 6QG Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)