Ward Clerk

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

Are you looking for experience in a healthcare environment? Do have experience in working with hospital IT systems? We have an exciting opportunity for some looking to join our growing team as a ward clerk administrator. 7 North Ward is a 24-bedded acute surgical ward, this ward specialises in colorectal urology and general surgery.

We are looking for a team player who is friendly, organised and pays attention to detail. You will have excellent spoken and written communication skills and be computer literate. You will need to act as the initial point of contact for patients, visitors and callers to the ward ensuring their needs are met promptly and politely.

The post holder will be responsible for providing effective and efficient clerical and reception support 7 North ward, ensuring that administration processes meet the needs of all service users. You will also undertake clerical tasks that are in line with contributing to trust quality improvement projects and upholding the trust values.

Main duties of the job

To provide effective and efficient clerical and reception support to a designated ward, ensuring that administration processes meet the needs of all service users.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Date posted

28 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£29,485 to £31,088 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-SCCS-1742

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Good Educational standard of at least GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent

Desirable

  • Medical terminology

Experience

Essential

  • Previous administrative experience in an NHS setting
  • Previous clerical experience

Desirable

  • Experience dealing with people in a healthcare r other stressful environments
  • Experience with information databases

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Basic computer literacy
  • Good organisational skills and clerical skills

Desirable

  • Microsoft excel
Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Good Educational standard of at least GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent

Desirable

  • Medical terminology

Experience

Essential

  • Previous administrative experience in an NHS setting
  • Previous clerical experience

Desirable

  • Experience dealing with people in a healthcare r other stressful environments
  • Experience with information databases

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Basic computer literacy
  • Good organisational skills and clerical skills

Desirable

  • Microsoft excel

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Louise Enright

Louise.Enright@nhs.net

02033111931

Date posted

28 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£29,485 to £31,088 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-SCCS-1742

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


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