York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Are you looking for a new challenge or career step?
Do you want to play a key role in improving the experience of our patients?
Do you want to be part of an innovative and highly motivated administrative team, making positive changes happen daily?
If so, this could be the role for you!
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and well-motivated individual to join the team as a Ward Clerk, within Scarborough Hospital.
This position is for our busy Beech Ward; however, you will need to be flexible and open to possible ward changes if required. You will also need to be self-disciplined, motivated, and empathetic to all those you come into contact with. It is essential that you can prioritise your own workload, possess sound communication skills, work as part of a team, but also exercise initiative within set parameters.
Main duties of the job
This fast-paced environment provides care for patients admitted from GP consultations and clinic appointments within the hospital, and via the Emergency Department. The successful applicant will be expected to cover all wards across the hospital. Interested applicants must have excellent communication skills, be a good team player, and enjoy meeting and working with the public. Basic computer skills are also a requirement for the job, and NHS experience would be an advantage; however, full training will be given to the successful applicant on the use of the hospital computer systems.
About us
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
* A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard-to-fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully.
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema, and finance from a range of providers.
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer, please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received, this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability, and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE- Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19; this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves, and everyone else.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Educated to GCSE level or equivalent - English & Maths at C or above or equivalent qualification/demonstrable experience.
* Previous office/administrative experience in an NHS environment.
* Experience of dealing with confidential information.
* Experience (1 year minimum) in an Office/administrative role.
Skills
* Able to organise and prioritise own workload.
* Possess sound communication skills.
* Ability to function effectively as part of a team.
* Has the ability to exercise initiative.
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
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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