University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Ward Clerk

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a ward clerk to join ward MAU. This is a busy triage area which is an emergency portal for pregnant women and women in the immediate postnatal period

We are looking for a candidate who has excellent communication skills and teamworking ability. You will join a friendly and cohesive team of midwives, maternity support workers and the medical workforce.

Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role due to the required skill level and salary threshold

Main duties of the job

Role Summary

The post holder will be responsible for daily up keep of Careflow and will also have access to K2 maternity system. The post holder will provide administration services to the medical and midwifery workforce as well as providing reception cover. The post holder will be expected to work on their own initiative in accordance with management requirements and will be responsible for the standard of their own work. The nature of the work requires someone who is aware of patient confidentially, trustworthy and with the ability to deal professionally and effectively with all staff and the public.

All aspects of the work must be carried out in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures in respect of maintaining patient confidentiality and Health & Safety.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us.We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours.We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working.You can select your preferences upon application.

Details

Date posted

25 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

205-6789526

Job locations

Royal Stoke Hospital

Newcastle Road

Newcastle

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
  • GCSE English Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
  • NVQ level 2 in relevant subject

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of data protection
  • IT/Computer skills

Desirable

  • Understanding of the role and own professional boundaries
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
  • GCSE English Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
  • NVQ level 2 in relevant subject

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of data protection
  • IT/Computer skills

Desirable

  • Understanding of the role and own professional boundaries

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke Hospital

Newcastle Road

Newcastle

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke Hospital

Newcastle Road

Newcastle

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Maternity Assessment Unit Manager

Denise Jones

denise.jones@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782672316

Details

Date posted

25 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

205-6789526

Job locations

Royal Stoke Hospital

Newcastle Road

Newcastle

ST4 6QG


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