Job summary
Ward 11 seeks a Band 2 Ward Clerk who is responsive to the needs of modernising health care demands. To join a forward thinking team who are always developing and striving to provide a high quality service. The job is for 30 bedded medical inpatient unit.
Duties will include liaising with the general public, dealing with telephone enquiries, general filing and administrative activities relating to the admission, discharge and handling of patient notes. You will be required to liaise with staff at all levels and to demonstrate a dedicated approach in providing a high quality service. There may be a need to work the hours flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
The position is full time or part time.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is required to work as a proactive member of the ward team and to undertake a range of duties to assist the ward team in maintaining the smooth running of the clinical areas.
The post holder will liaise with and provide the multidisciplinary team with timely and accurate information required to support and maintain patient flow, under the direction of the ward manager.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires a Standard (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on theVisas and immigration - (
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
1. oGood standard of general education and GCSE English Language
2. oNVQ customer care/services or equivalent
Desirable
3. oNVQ Business and Administration Level 2
4. oFirst Aid course
Job Experience
Essential
5. oExperience of working within a care setting
6. oUnderstanding of confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
7. oExperience of working within the NHS
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
8. oDemonstrates commitment to maintain personal development
9. oDemonstrates an awareness for patient confidentiality
10. oCompetent IT skills (Microsoft Word and Excel)
Desirable
11. oWillingness to undertake further study or development commensurate with the grade
12. oAbility to adapt quickly to changing circumstances
13. oUse of PAS, CRIS, EDNF, SBS
Other Role Requirements
Essential
14. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.