Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Clerk - Acute Medical Unit

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Ward Clerk on the Acute Medical Unit at Fairfield General Hospital.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual with excellent communication skills with the ability to prioritise your own workload.

Main duties of the job

Your role will involve clerical duties to enable the ward/unit to run smoothly. General duties will include filing, handling medical notes, answering the telephone and greeting patients and relatives.

You will possess a good standard of education and have experience of working within a busy customer focussed environment.

About us

Bury Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Rated as 'outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, our Fairfield site delivers innovative patient-centred care, and boasts an award winning Stroke centre and Heart Care unit. Supported by our community services in Bury, a mix of professionals from health, social and voluntary sectors, Bury exemplifies the benefits of a joined up approach to health and social care.

Details

Date posted

20 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-BCO-AC644-23

Job locations

Ward 8, Fairfield General Hospital

Rochdale Old Road

Bury

BL9 7TD


Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualification

Desirable

  • IT qualification
  • NVQ Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous office experience
  • Experience dealing with the public

Desirable

  • Previous hospital based experience

Skills

Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills
Person Specification

Qualification

Desirable

  • IT qualification
  • NVQ Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous office experience
  • Experience dealing with the public

Desirable

  • Previous hospital based experience

Skills

Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ward 8, Fairfield General Hospital

Rochdale Old Road

Bury

BL9 7TD


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ward 8, Fairfield General Hospital

Rochdale Old Road

Bury

BL9 7TD


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Sharon Wilson

sharon.wilson2@nca.nhs.uk

01617782560

Details

Date posted

20 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-BCO-AC644-23

Job locations

Ward 8, Fairfield General Hospital

Rochdale Old Road

Bury

BL9 7TD


Supporting documents

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