Job summary An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to apply for a position as a part time band 2 Ward Clerk based at QE, within the Informatics & Patient Administration Directorate (Corporate). We have two (2) vacancies, see below for details. 1.This is for 27.5 hours per week, Monday & Tuesday - 0800-1600 Thursday - 0800-1500 Friday - 0900-1500 2. This is for 15 hrs per week - Monday & Tuesday - 0800-1600 The hours and days are non-negotiable due to service need. Main duties, tasks & skills required As a ward clerk you are first point of contact and are based on the wards reception desk welcoming and answering patients / visitor queries on the ward and answering the telephone. The role will consist of a strong emphasis on data quality, customer care, taking a lead role in maintaining accurate patient notes, filing and inputting data on the Trust electronic patient administration system PAS Oceano at all times. Provide full admin and clerical support to the ward multidisciplinary team. Effective teamwork and a keen focus on the Trusts Vision & Values are essential. The successful applicant will have a good level of education and be able to demonstrate excellent motivational, organisational and communication skills, while having the ability to stay focused in a busy environment. You will also have good key board skills with a high level of accuracy and the ability to work individually and as part of a team. Please direct all enquiries Maureen Bramble via E-mail Maureen.Brambleuhb.nhs.uk or telephone ext. 17161. About us We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to: Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can; Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work. University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital. Job description Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description. Person specification Qualifications Essential Good General Education (eg. GCSE English and Maths A-C) Previous clerical experience working in a customer facing environment Experience Essential Experience of dealing with the Public/Customer service experience Experience of using IT systems 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.