Job summary
We now have a vacancy for a full time, Band 2 Ward Clerk to work on B8 at Salford Royal Hospital.
You will provide general non-clinical advice, information and guidance of ancillary services directly to patients, clients, relatives and carers.
You will provide a wide range of administrative and clerical duties to the ward / unit staff and respond to telephone enquiries from hospital staff, patients, GP practices and relatives efficiently and conscientiously.
You will need experience of dealing with the public / customer relations and keyboard skills. RSAII Typing / Word Processing or equivalent and NVQ qualifications are desirable.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the safe keeping and availability of all clinical records relating to patients and the smooth running of the ward / department office.
You will liaise directly with Consultants for direct admissions from GP's and book patients in to clinic as instructed by clinical staff.
You will maintain patient flow on EPR for patient transfers and discharges in a timely manner.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
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
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Experience dealing with the public/ customer relations
- Able to discuss reasons for confidentiality
- Able to discuss & prioritise own workload
- Ability to cope in a stressful environment
Desirable
- Previous office experience
- Previous hospital basedexperience
Qualifications
Desirable
- RSA 2 typing/word processing or equivalent
- NVQ Qualification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Experience dealing with the public/ customer relations
- Able to discuss reasons for confidentiality
- Able to discuss & prioritise own workload
- Ability to cope in a stressful environment
Desirable
- Previous office experience
- Previous hospital basedexperience
Qualifications
Desirable
- RSA 2 typing/word processing or equivalent
- NVQ Qualification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
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.
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.
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).