Information Assistant

Job summary

Our child health department covers Gateshead, south Tyneside and Sunderland areas.

The team look after all children who live, GP or school in the three areas from birth until 20 years old, ensuring a full complete record is held for each child. The team are based at palmers community hospital in Jarrow and work Monday to Friday.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the day-to-day input of medical data onto the Child Health Information System.

Maintenance of Childrens electronic record on the child health system, including health checks, immunisations, blood spot reports etc.

Occasional reception cover to book patients into electronic systems, direct patients to correct departments and offer advice to patients looking for departments.

Scanning of documents and attaching them into childrens electronic records.

Work closely with Health Visitors, School Nurses, G.Ps and the 0-19 yrs service providing clerical support and advice on childrens immunisation status and health surveillance.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Palmer Community Hospital

Wear Street

Jarrow

Tyne and Wear

NE323UX

Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Palmer Community Hospital

Wear Street

Jarrow

Tyne and Wear

NE323UX

Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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