Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Clerk

The closing date is 18 May 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who enjoys the challenge of working in an environment where no two days are the same and who can provide administrative support to our busy assessment unit.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for providing all clerical/admin and secretarial support to ward 3 including a good working knowledge of all Trust electronic systems. The post holder is required to deal with queries from patients, visitors and staff.

About us

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One culture of care underpins our Four Pillars by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.

We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.

Details

Date posted

14 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

372-MED2410

Job locations

Ward 3

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Participate in regular supervision.
  • Attend all mandatory training.
  • Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
  • Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
  • Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy.
  • Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
  • Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Participate in regular supervision.
  • Attend all mandatory training.
  • Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
  • Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
  • Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy.
  • Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
  • Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • English GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent or high level of literacy skills demonstrated within application
  • Competence based level 2 Qualification e.g. NVQ level 2 in business administration/customer service or equivalent admin experience
  • Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role

Knowledge, experience & expertise

Essential

  • Previous clerical, administrative and secretarial experience
  • Literacy Skills
  • IT skills

Desirable

  • Experience working in the NHS
  • Understand the importance of record keeping
  • Knowledge of Medical terminology
  • Experience of EPR and Capacity Management
  • Dealing with members of multidisciplinary teams

Communication & relationships

Essential

  • Ability to work as a team member
  • Ability to work in a busy environment
  • Able to use own initiative
  • Aware of own limitations/ level of competence
  • Good communication skills

Desirable

  • Plan delegated workload
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • English GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent or high level of literacy skills demonstrated within application
  • Competence based level 2 Qualification e.g. NVQ level 2 in business administration/customer service or equivalent admin experience
  • Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role

Knowledge, experience & expertise

Essential

  • Previous clerical, administrative and secretarial experience
  • Literacy Skills
  • IT skills

Desirable

  • Experience working in the NHS
  • Understand the importance of record keeping
  • Knowledge of Medical terminology
  • Experience of EPR and Capacity Management
  • Dealing with members of multidisciplinary teams

Communication & relationships

Essential

  • Ability to work as a team member
  • Ability to work in a busy environment
  • Able to use own initiative
  • Aware of own limitations/ level of competence
  • Good communication skills

Desirable

  • Plan delegated workload

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ward 3

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ward 3

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

ward manager

Tara Leach

tara.leach@cht.nhs.uk

07825366190

Details

Date posted

14 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

372-MED2410

Job locations

Ward 3

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA


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