Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Clerk

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Job summary

WECHS have an exciting opportunity for a part time ward clerk based within our Community In Patient setting at St Margaret's Hospital Epping. The role will be supporting the clinical team with all administrative tasks.

To be the first point of contact when entering the ward , welcoming staff , patients and visitors onto the ward environment.

Main duties of the job

The role requires a good all round administrator with excellent communication skills . The role requires the staff member to show compassion and empathy to our patients , staff and visitors as well as having a polite telephone manner. The role is a key part of the multi disciplinary team so a good team player is essential.

The workload will include scanning, photocopying, printing , ordering of stationery and general administrative tasks. You will also required to enter information onto the Clinical System.

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Open, Compassionate and Empowering. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

  • Season Ticket Loans
  • NHS discounts for staff
  • Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
  • Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
  • The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
  • Day One Flexible Employer

Covid Vaccination

Although Covid vaccinations are no longer a mandatory requirement within the NHS we continue to encourage and support the vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against Covid19. The safety of our staff and patients is a top priority for us at EPUT.

If you would like to book a Covid vaccination or would like more information please contact us by emailing epunft.cv19hr@nhs.net.

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

Details

Date posted

27 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum pro rata for part time, plus 5% HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

364-A-7094-A

Job locations

St Margaret's Hospital Epping

The Plain Epping

Epping

CM16 6TN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting the clinical team with all aspects or administration,

Recording admissions and discharges on Systmone

Ensuring the ward has sufficient admin supplies

Scanning documents onto Systmone

Sending Discharge Letters to GP

Booking Transport

Answer telephone enquiries

Welcoming patients, visitors , relatives and staff to the ward

Supporting the clinical team with any IT / Estates logs

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting the clinical team with all aspects or administration,

Recording admissions and discharges on Systmone

Ensuring the ward has sufficient admin supplies

Scanning documents onto Systmone

Sending Discharge Letters to GP

Booking Transport

Answer telephone enquiries

Welcoming patients, visitors , relatives and staff to the ward

Supporting the clinical team with any IT / Estates logs

Person Specification

Administration skills

Essential

  • Years Experience

knowledge of patient systems

Essential

  • Years Experience

Desirable

  • Experience / knowldege

Experience of working in NHS setting

Essential

  • Years Experience

Team player

Essential

  • Years Experience
Person Specification

Administration skills

Essential

  • Years Experience

knowledge of patient systems

Essential

  • Years Experience

Desirable

  • Experience / knowldege

Experience of working in NHS setting

Essential

  • Years Experience

Team player

Essential

  • Years Experience

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Margaret's Hospital Epping

The Plain Epping

Epping

CM16 6TN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Margaret's Hospital Epping

The Plain Epping

Epping

CM16 6TN


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Administration Manager

Lisa Hunt

lisa.hunt10@nhs.net

01279827477

Details

Date posted

27 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum pro rata for part time, plus 5% HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

364-A-7094-A

Job locations

St Margaret's Hospital Epping

The Plain Epping

Epping

CM16 6TN


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