Job summary
We are looking for an outstanding individual to join the Ward Clerk's team to provide an administrative and reception service to Maternity wards and outpatient clinics within the Maternity Unit.
You must have a high standard of literacy and numeracy and excellent keyboard skills. High level understanding and working knowledge of computer systems. A friendly and outgoing approach with patients and their families.
We currently have a vacancy for a full time role 37.5 hours per week, 12.5 hours shifts including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Position is based at Watford General Hospital, Women's and Children's Services.
Main duties of the job
To provide administrative services to Maternity Wards and outpatient clinics in Maternity Unit.
Understanding of IT systems and able to work under pressure and multitask. Able to work as an individual and in a team also. You must have good communication and typing skills, teamwork and time management skills.
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must be able to demonstrate trust values and able to perform clerical tasks e.g. patients admissions, transfers, discharges, booking outpatients clinics appointments, safety measurement at wards, PDS check and exceptional data entry skills on Maternity IT systems.
For any queries, please contact the below:Name : Sadia Rehman
Job Title : Ward Clerk Supervisor
01923 217557
Sadia.rehman1@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must be able to demonstrate trust values and able to perform clerical tasks e.g. patients admissions, transfers, discharges, booking outpatients clinics appointments, safety measurement at wards, PDS check and exceptional data entry skills on Maternity IT systems.
For any queries, please contact the below:Name : Sadia Rehman
Job Title : Ward Clerk Supervisor
01923 217557
Sadia.rehman1@nhs.net
Person Specification
Your application will be scored against the JD/ Person Specification
Essential
- Score 0 - does not meet the person specification 1 - reserved meets some person specification requirements 2 - Meets all person specification requirements
Person Specification
Your application will be scored against the JD/ Person Specification
Essential
- Score 0 - does not meet the person specification 1 - reserved meets some person specification requirements 2 - Meets all person specification requirements
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
