Job summary
37.5 hours per week over 7 days, working 10 hour shifts Permanent Contract
An exciting opportunity for a Ward Clerk has become available in a busy Critical Care Directorate which encompasses ICU2 & ICU3 and General Critical Care Unit, within James Cook University Hospital.
Critical Care is a very busy and interesting area in which to work, taking medical and surgical emergencies, it provides staff excellent experience and learning opportunities.
Main duties of the job
General enquiries
Wide range of clerical work including retrieval and preparation of patient case notes
Filing and maintaining patients notes
Being a first point of contact to the unit(s)
Liaise with medical, nursing staff and Allied Health Professionals
Answer all incoming calls
Recording patient admissions, discharges, transfers onto ECAMIS/Medicus
Using multiple electronic systems
Assisting in the process of patients satisfaction
Strong communication is required, dealing with sensitive and confidential information
To organise and prioritise own workload
Photocopying of notes.
Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants.
About us
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers Novice leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE's A-C or equivalent qualification or experience
- Computer skills e.g. e-mail, word, excel
- NVQ II in Business Administration or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of hospital computer systems: ECAMIS, E'Procurment, Medical Terminology
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of working in a clerical/ward environment
Desirable
- Experience with healthcare records/healthcare setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE's A-C or equivalent qualification or experience
- Computer skills e.g. e-mail, word, excel
- NVQ II in Business Administration or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of hospital computer systems: ECAMIS, E'Procurment, Medical Terminology
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of working in a clerical/ward environment
Desirable
- Experience with healthcare records/healthcare setting
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).
