Job summary Starting May 2025 We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic ward clerk/admin assistant to join our team We are an 18 bedded Oncology/Haematology Ward consisting of all side rooms, with the potential addition of an Oncology Assessment Unit. We care for acutely unwell patients receiving inpatient chemotherapy regimens, complications post chemo for example neutropenic sepsis, spinal cord compressions, hypercalcaemia, SVCO, immunotherapy related toxicities, symptom management and end of life care. Our Chemotherapy trained nurses also triage chemotherapy patients over the phone and accept direct admissions to the ward. Main duties of the job We are looking for a Ward Clerk who is flexible in their approach and willing to undertake all tasks involved in this busy but rewarding role. The Ward Clerk duties will include: communicating will all visitors to the ward, answering the telephone, updating Careflow (computer system) with all admissions / discharges. Ensuring all medical notes and current inpatient notes are filed correctly, oversee ordering and ensuring stationary stock is well maintained. Organizing and scheduling outpatient appointments including chemotherapy appointments and ensuring triages are inputted appropriately. The above list is not exhaustive as you will also be expected to support with the collection of data that is completed on a monthly basis. This data is specific to the ward. We are therefore looking for a motivated individual with excellent communication skills to be a friendly welcome for our patients and their loved ones. You must possess excellent customer service skills. About us Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services. Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county. This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations. The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG). Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum Part Time £15,113 per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 357-PR-1853-24 Job locations Pilgrim Hospital Sibsey Road Boston PE21 9QS Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you Person Specification Qualifications Essential oAbility to use basic data input/word processing oBasic general secondary education Desirable oCare Flow training Skills Essential Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda. Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: ?Patient Centred ?Safety ?Compassion ?Respect and ?Excellence Desirable oGood organisational skills Previous Experience Essential oWorking in a customer care/administration environment Desirable oPrevious experience in a hospital/care environment Specific Requirements Essential oAbility to work on own initiative and as part of a team. oAbility to produce clear, concise and informative information. oWilling to adapt to new ways of working. Desirable oPrepared to undertake training relevant to the post Person Specification Qualifications Essential oAbility to use basic data input/word processing oBasic general secondary education Desirable oCare Flow training Skills Essential Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda. Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: ?Patient Centred ?Safety ?Compassion ?Respect and ?Excellence Desirable oGood organisational skills Previous Experience Essential oWorking in a customer care/administration environment Desirable oPrevious experience in a hospital/care environment Specific Requirements Essential oAbility to work on own initiative and as part of a team. oAbility to produce clear, concise and informative information. oWilling to adapt to new ways of working. Desirable oPrepared to undertake training relevant to the post 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 details Employer name United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Pilgrim Hospital Sibsey Road Boston PE21 9QS Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)