Job summary
Band 2 - Ward Clerk Vacancy - 37.5 hours post
An opportunity has arisen for a permanent Ward Clerk vacancy for Panto Ward.
Applicants must be able to deal pleasantly, efficiently and sympathetically with all patients / relative enquiries at departmental level. Experience of working in a hospital environment would be desirable as well as using Oracle, WPAS and IT systems.
The position involves administrative support for the nursing staff.
Applicants will work alongside the nursing team on the ward and will be required to be responsible for answering all ward telephone calls to the department as well as directing enquiries to the appropriate member of staff. Good I.T. skills are desirable, as the post holder will be responsible for entering all patient information data onto the hospital computerised WPAS system.
Main duties of the job
The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post.
The Ward Clerk will give efficient clerical assistance to the Unit. The provision of an efficient clerical service is essential to ensure the speedy admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
By the nature of the duties, the Ward Clerk will be required to maintain strict confidentiality and will be expected to deal with patients and relatives with courtesy and discretion at all times.
The Ward Clerk is responsible to the Ward Managers in providing an efficient clerical service across the wards.
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: 14 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £23,970 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 050-AC253-0425W
Job locations
Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Croesnewydd Road
Wrexham
LL13 7TD
Job description and 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
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
Qualifications 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.
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.
Employer details
Employer name: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address: Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Croesnewydd Road
Wrexham
LL13 7TD
Employer's website: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/
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