Ward Clerk – Coronary Care Unit - EDGH (NHS AfC: Band 2) - Admin - East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust – Eastbourne, East Sussex
The Coronary Care Unit and Cardiac Catheter Laboratory team. CCU is a busy 11 bedded high dependency unit nursing elective and emergency cardiology admissions. In addition we have Cardiac Catheter Laboratory and recovery areas.
We are looking for a pleasant and caring Ward Clerk to join our efficient and professional team at Eastbourne District General Hospital. You will have experience of dealing with the general public and be able to manage difficult situations. The team on the ward is both friendly and supportive, with a strong commitment to providing a high standard of care.
If you have an ability to work calmly under pressure and feel you meet the following requirements:
1. A good communicator and enjoy meeting people.
2. Possess a polite and caring manner.
3. Have a good sense of humour.
4. Able to prioritise your own workload.
5. Computer literate; keyboard skills an advantage, but training will be given.
The post holder’s primary focus will be the timely handling of reception duties and interaction with members of the public and colleagues. Responding to and taking action to resolve queries with pace and tact. Responsible for ensuring patient records are available and electronic patient tracking systems are kept up to date in line with Trust policy.
As a core member of the team, the post holder will provide a comprehensive and quality administrative and clerical function to support the smooth day-to-day running of the clinical area.
The post holder will be conscientious and work calmly under pressure with a flexible approach, using initiative to prioritise workload with efficiency, accuracy, and care. The post holder will be polite and caring with strong interpersonal skills to manage situations, including those of a challenging nature.
In undertaking this role, the employee is responsible for upholding values and behaviours that adhere to Trust values.
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants, and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme, which is available to staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available from only £30 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; submit your application today.
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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