Job summary
We are looking for a Ward Clerk to join our team on ward 12B Elective Surgery ward within Wycombe General Hospital
The successful candidate will be welcoming the patients and their families/carers on arrival to the unit, maintaining patient records, supporting the nurses and medical staff in administrative tasks & discharge planning, answering the phone, and liaising with other areas for clerical needs.
The post holder would need to provide a courteous, efficient and professional ward clerk service, making a valuable contribution to support patient care from the time of admission, transfer or discharge. The successful candidates would be the first contact point for all department visitors and members of the multi-professional team, so good interpersonal skills are essential.
We are looking for a well-organised, enthusiastic individual to work within our dynamic team, with a good working knowledge of IT to help us to ensure our trust care values are met and that care is delivered to the highest standard.
You will need to be able to apply a methodical approach to a varying workload. You should be self-motivated, have excellent communication/interpersonal skills and have the ability to work on your own as well as part of a busy team where the work can be deadline driven.
Main duties of the job
Please see Job description attachment for a full list of duties which include IT, administrative and clerical.
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
1. As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
2. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
3. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
4. We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
5. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
6. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
7. A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families
What do we stand for?
8. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
9. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
10. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
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Person Specification
Education, Qualification & Training
Essential
11. English Language GCSE grade C or above or equivalent
Desirable
12. Administrative qualification
13. IT/ Computer skills or equivalent with recent work experience in this field
Experience
Essential
14. Experience of taking and responding to telephone enquiries from customers and within own organisation and prioritising as necessary
15. Six-month experience of working within NHS environment/ customer care
16. Experience of using computers in a work environment
Desirable
17. Minimum six months receptionist experience/ or other relevant experience
Skills, Abilities, Knowledge
Essential
18. Ability to communicate clearly in spoken English
19. Ability to write legibly and clearly in English
20. Ability to relay messages clearly and accurately
21. Computer literate with knowledge of Word and Excel
22. Understand the need for confidentiality and data protection
23. Demonstrate ability to organise own workload, prioritise and take initiative where necessary
24. Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines whilst retaining accuracy and attention to detail
25. Work as part of a time and flexible
Desirable
26. Knowledge of Word and Excel
Special Circumstances
Essential
27. Ability to work internal rotation if required