Job summary
PLEASE NOTE; The start date for this post will be no earlier than May 2025
Pilgrim Hospital is situated on the outskirts of the market town of Boston and serves the population of the whole of South and Mid-Lincolnshire providing emergency and acute inpatient care, elective and emergency surgery, outpatient services and much more
ACU is a 16 bedded unit that comprises with combination of male and female patient.
The team have been established over a number of years and are professional, knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming.
The position offers shifts Monday to Friday (08:00-16:00).
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be an integral part of the team ensuring that it runs smoothly on a day to day basis.
The post holder is essentially the first point of contact for relatives to the unit and as such it is imperative that they have the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately according prevailing situations.
It is imperative that the post holder understands the sensitive nature of this role and adheres to the Trust's confidential policy at all times.
The ward clerk will undertake clerical work, necessary in the efficient running of the Acute Cardiac Unit, and will need to work without supervision, using their own initiative when dealing with enquiries and passing them onto the appropriate person.
The post also demands the ability to communicate at all levels with patients, relatives and medical colleagues to maintain a high standard of service to meet the needs of the patients.
Informal visits welcomed and actively encouraged to fully appreciate the role.
About us
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ability to use basic data input/word processing
- Basic general secondary education
Desirable
Previous Experience
Essential
- Working in a customer care/administration environment
Desirable
- Previous experience in a Hospital/care environment
Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
Desirable
- Good organisational skills
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Ability to produce clear, concise and informative information
- Willing to adopt new working practice
Desirable
- Prepared to undertake training relevant to the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ability to use basic data input/word processing
- Basic general secondary education
Desirable
Previous Experience
Essential
- Working in a customer care/administration environment
Desirable
- Previous experience in a Hospital/care environment
Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
Desirable
- Good organisational skills
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Ability to produce clear, concise and informative information
- Willing to adopt new working practice
Desirable
- Prepared to undertake training relevant to the post
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).
