Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to become a band 2 Ward Clerk part time hours on a busy gastroenterology ward.
Main duties of the job
This post holder will provide clerical support to nursing staff relieving them of certain non-nursing duties. The post holder must at all times provide a positive image of the hospital and ensure confidentiality.
About Us
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
1. The post holder will deal with enquiries, taking and conveying messages.
2. Will sort incoming and outgoing mail.
3. Will maintain ward information boards.
4. Will requisition repairs as required.
5. Use cardea as required.
6. Photocopying as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Good standard of general education with grade C or above in English.
Desirable
1. Understanding of medical terminology.
Experience
Essential
1. Clerical/administrative experience.
Desirable
1. Experience of working in the NHS.
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
1. Computer skills.
2. Committed to quality customer care.
3. Good communication skills. Knowledge of data protection and confidentiality.
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr