Job summary There is an exciting opportunity for a Ward Clerk to work on Ward T7 at the Oldham Royal Hospital. Our vision is to deliver care of the highest quality whilst shaping and developing our highly motivated workforce. We are keen to employ a ward clerk with experience, however are happy to train someone with interest in this post in our expanding our Team. Main duties of the job To correctly undertake tasks that have been delegated. To record information accurately and pass it to the relevant people in the team in a timely manner. To identify and report any changes that might affect the patient's condition. To obtain agreement from patient/carers before commencing any care related tasks. To respect the individual's privacy, dignity and beliefs. To prepare and support the patient appropriately during any activity that is to be undertaken. To promptly alert the team where there are any changes in the patient's health and wellbeing or any possible risks. Establish and maintain communication with people on routine and operational matters. Contribute to own personal development. Assist in maintaining own and others' health, safety and security. Assist in maintaining and developing services. Ensure own actions help to maintain quality. Ensure own actions support equality, diversity and rights. Undertake routine assessment tasks related to individuals' health and well-being. Assist in delivering programmes of care to meet individuals' health and well-being. About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pro rata, per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 236-OCO-AC541-24 Job locations The Royal Oldham Hospital Rochdale Road Oldham OL1 2JH Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Person Specification Qualifications Essential Credited Clerical Courses NVQ Qualification Keyboard skills Knowledge, Training, Experience, Skills, Abilities Essential Knowledge and understanding of the role and expectations Clerical experience Good organisational skills Good customer service skills Previous office experience Experience dealing with the public/ customer relations Desirable Capability of role without additional training Person Specification Qualifications Essential Credited Clerical Courses NVQ Qualification Keyboard skills Knowledge, Training, Experience, Skills, Abilities Essential Knowledge and understanding of the role and expectations Clerical experience Good organisational skills Good customer service skills Previous office experience Experience dealing with the public/ customer relations Desirable Capability of role without additional training 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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address The Royal Oldham Hospital Rochdale Road Oldham OL1 2JH Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)