Ward Clerk

Job summary

Part time - 30 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 Ward Clerk to join the team on Sitwell Ward. Sitwell Ward 14 bedded, busy elective/emergency surgical ward looking after patients from a wide range of specialities including general surgery, urology and maxillofacial. We have a friendly, well-established surgical team with whom we work with daily to provide high quality care to our patients.

The post holder will work in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team in a supportive clinical environment. If you enjoy working in a fast paced environment and pride yourself on ensuring patients have the best experience/care then this is the job for you. In return, the Trust offers a supportive, challenging environment with opportunities for continuous professional development. There are a wide array of career pathways to take and opportunities to develop additional skills.

The staff on Sitwell Ward take pride in patient care and always receive positive feedback from both patients and other colleagues within the trust for the amazing work and care that they do!

Main duties of the job

The ward clerk role often provides the first point of contact to the ward. The ideal candidate should ideally have experience in a hospital environment, be motivated and enthusiastic, possess excellent communication skill and be a team player. They should also be compassionate, accountable and dedicated to treating colleagues and patients with respect.The applicant will be expected to work as part of a team, manage their own time and prioritise their workload effectively. The role requires the applicant to have excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills with good IT knowledge and skills.

The main duties of the role include providing administrative support for the ward including admitting and discharging patients, greeting ward attenders, booking appointments for patients, responding to queries face to face, via the telephone and by email, ensure patient notes are maintained and other general ward duties.

The applicant must also maintain patient confidentiality at all times and contribute to a positive patient experience on the ward.We are offering an opportunity to work with a dedicated team who puts the care and safety of their patients at the forefront of everything they do. Please ensure you read the attached job description and person specification to ensure you meet the essential requirements for this position before submitting your application. For further information regarding this post, please contact Ward Manager Megan Parker on 01709 426817.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 and band 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

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

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