Job summary Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role due to the required Skill Level and salary threshold. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly, motivated, enthusiastic and caring individual to join Ward 8 surgical team here at UHNM based at the County site. Ward 8 will be expanding. The brand new purpose built state of the art Surgical Day Case unit now requires more dedicated and caring Ward Clark to join our Team. Ward 8 specialises in Day Case Surgery, Surgical procedure requiring recovery over a 24 hr period. Due to the diverse variety of surgery procedures that take place on Ward 8 we are able to offer a wealth of learning opportunities. Main duties of the job The Surgical Division prides itself on having dedicated enthusiastic, high skilled quality driven staff. You should have a keen interest in the above specialities. and in turn, we will provide you with a robust induction to the area, a friendly and welcoming team that will support you in your journey with us and you will have the opportunity to learn from existing staff members. 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 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 205-6701884-A Job locations County Hospital Weston Road Stafford ST16 3SA Job description Job responsibilities You will need to be competent with Microsoft Office, ideally have experience working with Careflow and iPortal. You must be enthusiastic, hardworking 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. You will need good verbal and written information with patients, staff and carers with tact and diplomacy, taking account of data protection requirements. To Promote an environment conducive to good communication, welcoming patients and visitors to the area and promoting confidence. You must also ensure that communication with other departments required for the efficient management of patient care takes place in a timely fashion, liaising appropriately with the member of staff caring for the patient. And demonstrate a telephone manner conducive to good customer care, dealing the enquiries efficiently and effectively. Record calls of enquiry from patients or relatives post discharge on the ward log. Please see JD Job description Job responsibilities You will need to be competent with Microsoft Office, ideally have experience working with Careflow and iPortal. You must be enthusiastic, hardworking 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. You will need good verbal and written information with patients, staff and carers with tact and diplomacy, taking account of data protection requirements. To Promote an environment conducive to good communication, welcoming patients and visitors to the area and promoting confidence. You must also ensure that communication with other departments required for the efficient management of patient care takes place in a timely fashion, liaising appropriately with the member of staff caring for the patient. And demonstrate a telephone manner conducive to good customer care, dealing the enquiries efficiently and effectively. Record calls of enquiry from patients or relatives post discharge on the ward log. Please see JD Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English and Maths Skills Essential Ability to work well within a team Excellent communication skills Excellent written and verbal skills Desirable 6 months experience in a NHS setting Computer IT skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English and Maths Skills Essential Ability to work well within a team Excellent communication skills Excellent written and verbal skills Desirable 6 months experience in a NHS setting Computer IT skills 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 County Hospital Weston Road Stafford ST16 3SA Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)