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Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Clerk - Theatre Admissions Unit

The closing date is 13 May 2025

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a experienced ward clerk/ receptionist to join the team in the Theatre Admissions Unit in The Royal Liverpool Hospital.

The Theatre Admissions Unit (TAU) is a large ward area made up of 18 side rooms and 4 'bays' that hold 7 patients. It is a fast paced and dynamic ward/unit that admits all TCI's for the hospital for varying specialities, including but not limited to Urology, Colorectal, HPB, General Surgery, Interventional Radiology and Ophthalmology.

TAU prepares the patients for theatre and also provides post operative care to the day case patients who do not need an overnight stay.

The post holder is expected to assist the Ward/Unit team in providing the highest possible standard of pre and post operative care for patients and their families/carers.

Main duties of the job

Reception is staffed 10am till 6pm Monday to Friday

First point of contact for visitors, patients and staff.

Telephone enquiries

Liaising with all staff and departments across the Hospital

Training will be provided

Booking outpatient appointments within specialities for post operative patients

Preparing notes for patients TCI'S

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.

Details

Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-RSUR-68-25

Job locations

Theatre Admissions Unit - Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Work 10am-6pm Monday to Friday
  • Undertake a range of clerical to ensure a smooth-running service, this may involve:
    1. Reception/telephone duties
    2. Basic computer skills
    3. Obtaining case notes/x-rays
    4. Filing
  • Act as messenger in the absence of other more appropriate person e.g. to other wards, laboratory, Medical Engineering etc.
  • Complete maintenance repair forms
  • Monitor and maintain adequate stock levels of stationary, ward provisions, clean linen etc. completing as necessary requisitions forms for authorisation
  • The post holder shall, as necessary, provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.
  • The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Work 10am-6pm Monday to Friday
  • Undertake a range of clerical to ensure a smooth-running service, this may involve:
    1. Reception/telephone duties
    2. Basic computer skills
    3. Obtaining case notes/x-rays
    4. Filing
  • Act as messenger in the absence of other more appropriate person e.g. to other wards, laboratory, Medical Engineering etc.
  • Complete maintenance repair forms
  • Monitor and maintain adequate stock levels of stationary, ward provisions, clean linen etc. completing as necessary requisitions forms for authorisation
  • The post holder shall, as necessary, provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.
  • The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 2/equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Suitable work / life experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a caring role

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate clearly in written & spoken word
  • Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting

Desirable

  • Basic Computer Skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 2/equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Suitable work / life experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a caring role

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate clearly in written & spoken word
  • Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting

Desirable

  • Basic Computer 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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Theatre Admissions Unit - Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Theatre Admissions Unit - Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Ashleigh Deans

ashleigh.deans@liverpoolft.nhs.uk

01517062547

Details

Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-RSUR-68-25

Job locations

Theatre Admissions Unit - Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE


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