Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Neurosciences Services within the Emergency Care and Trauma Division as a Ward Clerk across wards 12F
We are recruiting 1 WTE permanent role on ward 12F.This position will be responsible for the day-to-day welcoming of patients, along with other patient administration for the wards. The post holder will support the nursing team to deliver an effective service for patients on the ward.
We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills and experience with patients.
Main duties of the job
The Ward Clerk will be responsible for providing a range of clerical support for the Neuroscience wards (Ward 12E and Ward 12F). The post holder will be an integral part of the ward team, actively taking part in meeting the needs of patients and the service.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oGCSE Level or equivalent standard of education, including English & Mathematics.
Desirable
- A track record of continuous personal development
Experience
Essential
- Previous clerical/administrative experience
- Previous experience of dealing with public in customer facing role
- Previous experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Previous clerical experience in NHS setting
- Experience of CRS
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft office applications
- Knowledge of Data Protection Act 1998
- Knowledge of Freedom of Information Act
- Understanding of own knowledge and skills framework and ability to identify learning need.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust management policies and procedures.
- Familiar with Millennium system
- Previous NHS experience
- Knowledge of Downtime and Major Incident procedures.
Skills
Essential
- Organized and able to prioritse workloads
- Shows initiative
- Able to work on their own.
- Attention to detail, both verbal and written.
- Must be able to give clear instructions.
- Be able to prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Be calm under pressure.
- Must have flexible approach and positive attitude
Desirable
- Able to communicate with a wide range of staff at all levels across the Department, Division and outside agencies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oGCSE Level or equivalent standard of education, including English & Mathematics.
Desirable
- A track record of continuous personal development
Experience
Essential
- Previous clerical/administrative experience
- Previous experience of dealing with public in customer facing role
- Previous experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Previous clerical experience in NHS setting
- Experience of CRS
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft office applications
- Knowledge of Data Protection Act 1998
- Knowledge of Freedom of Information Act
- Understanding of own knowledge and skills framework and ability to identify learning need.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust management policies and procedures.
- Familiar with Millennium system
- Previous NHS experience
- Knowledge of Downtime and Major Incident procedures.
Skills
Essential
- Organized and able to prioritse workloads
- Shows initiative
- Able to work on their own.
- Attention to detail, both verbal and written.
- Must be able to give clear instructions.
- Be able to prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Be calm under pressure.
- Must have flexible approach and positive attitude
Desirable
- Able to communicate with a wide range of staff at all levels across the Department, Division and outside agencies.
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).
