County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
We have an exciting opportunity to become a band 2 Ward Clerk part time hours on a busy gastroenterology ward.
Main duties of the job
This post holder will provide clerical support to nursing staff relieving them of certain non-nursing duties. The post holder must at all times provide a positive image of the hospital and ensure confidentiality.
Job responsibilities
1. Deal with enquiries, taking and conveying messages.
2. Sort incoming and outgoing mail.
3. Maintain ward information boards.
4. Requisition repairs as required.
5. Use Cardea as required.
6. Photocopying as required.
About us
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community-based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Good standard of general education with grade C or above in English.
* Understanding of medical terminology.
Experience
* Clerical/administrative experience.
* Experience of working in the NHS.
Special Skills and Knowledge
* Committed to quality customer care.
* Good communication skills. Knowledge of data protection and confidentiality.
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.
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
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