Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a ward clerk on Allebone stroke rehabilitaion ward at NGH
Allebone ward is a 28 bedded unit that provides care for patients with a diagnosis of stroke and are rehabilitaing with support from our strong multi disciplinary team of doctors,nurses,therapists .
Allebone requires a ward clerk who is willing to learn in a supportive environment to ensure our patients receive the best possible care .
Main duties of the job
To maintain the patient records/notes and other ward records using in-house computersystems.To ensure patients demographics and other personal details is updated.To complete the process and forward patient notes appropriately.To use effective communication skills to answer the telephone, take messages, accordingto the agreed standard and give the appropriate information as required.To photocopy/scan documents as required.To ensure patient confidentiality at all times in line with the Trust policy.To assist in the induction and development of others by demonstrating own dutiesTo undertake other ad hoc tasks to support the service needs
About us
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Take responsibility to ensure that Professional Registration is up to date at all timesand does not lapse or expire and to inform line management immediately with anyconcerns if registration lapses or expires (all registered staff). This post involves incidental access to the public and does not have access tochildren and/or vulnerable adults, as defined by the Disclosure and Barring Service(DBS). Therefore, no DBS check is required of the post holder) This post involves access to patients and their data include children and/or adultsat risk, as defined by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). It will therefore benecessary for the post holder to apply for and be in receipt of a satisfactoryStandard DBS check. If you have not had a satisfactory DBS check within the last three years you maybe required to apply for an updated DBS check during your employment. The Trust requires all new starters to subscribe to the DBS update service, where itis a requirement of the role. Be responsible for maintaining own vaccinations that are applicable to the role. Safeguard patient confidentiality at all times, including adherence to the DataProtection Act. Attend statutory and mandatory training and refresher courses as necessary. This post is subject to the terms and conditions of employment of Kettering GeneralHospital NHS Foundation Trust. Be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthyenvironment for patients, visitors and staff. Ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and inaccordance with current quality initiative within the area of work and the TrustsEquality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. Have a commitment to identifying and minimising risk, report all incidents andreport to the manager any risks which need to be assessed. Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. Allemployees are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement newways of working within their field of expertise. Any other duties commensurate with the grade and in line with the requirements ofthe post. This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and it does notform part of the contract of employment. If the duties of the post change anddevelop the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, inconsultation with the post holder. Appropriate notice of such changes will be given.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Take responsibility to ensure that Professional Registration is up to date at all timesand does not lapse or expire and to inform line management immediately with anyconcerns if registration lapses or expires (all registered staff). This post involves incidental access to the public and does not have access tochildren and/or vulnerable adults, as defined by the Disclosure and Barring Service(DBS). Therefore, no DBS check is required of the post holder) This post involves access to patients and their data include children and/or adultsat risk, as defined by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). It will therefore benecessary for the post holder to apply for and be in receipt of a satisfactoryStandard DBS check. If you have not had a satisfactory DBS check within the last three years you maybe required to apply for an updated DBS check during your employment. The Trust requires all new starters to subscribe to the DBS update service, where itis a requirement of the role. Be responsible for maintaining own vaccinations that are applicable to the role. Safeguard patient confidentiality at all times, including adherence to the DataProtection Act. Attend statutory and mandatory training and refresher courses as necessary. This post is subject to the terms and conditions of employment of Kettering GeneralHospital NHS Foundation Trust. Be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthyenvironment for patients, visitors and staff. Ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and inaccordance with current quality initiative within the area of work and the TrustsEquality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. Have a commitment to identifying and minimising risk, report all incidents andreport to the manager any risks which need to be assessed. Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. Allemployees are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement newways of working within their field of expertise. Any other duties commensurate with the grade and in line with the requirements ofthe post. This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and it does notform part of the contract of employment. If the duties of the post change anddevelop the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, inconsultation with the post holder. Appropriate notice of such changes will be given.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of maths and English
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within hospital environment
- Computer skills
- Good communication skills
Skills
Essential
- Organisational skills and the ability to work methodically and prioritise
- Ability to cope under pressure and meet deadlines
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of maths and English
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within hospital environment
- Computer skills
- Good communication skills
Skills
Essential
- Organisational skills and the ability to work methodically and prioritise
- Ability to cope under pressure and meet deadlines
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
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).
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