Job summary
An exciting opportunityhas arisen for a Receptionist/Ward Clerk to join our administrative team supporting the chemotherapy day unit and Turner ward at Torbay Hospital.
Working with colleagues in a friendly and supportive team where everyone has the opportunity to be the best they can be and contribute to high-quality service given to Cancer patients attending the Ricky Grant Day Unit and Turner Ward.
Working hours are 30 hrs per week, worked within an eight week rota to include some weekends and bank holidays.
The working day is from 08.00 to 18.00hrs .
For further information, please contact Alison King Practice Manager on 01803 655017
Main duties of the job
The team provide all administrative support including clinic preparation of hospital notes, appointments, reception, ward clerk duties and telephone calls on a rotational basis, covering both Ricky Grant Day Unit and Turner Ward.
The successful applicant will be educated to GCSE level with a IT experience and will have proven experience of working in an administrative role.
Attention to detail is a vital for this role together with accurate keyboard skills, good customer care skills and a pleasant manner to patients and staff. Knowledge of hospital systems would be of benefit.
About us
Why Work With Us
We are committed to providing a positive and professional service which we achieve by dedication and motivation. We value honesty and respect, as everyone counts.
This role seeks to support the delivery of an effective, patient orientated, and values led service to Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. This includes the provision of high-quality administration and reception services to support the efficient and effective running of the Ricky Grant Day Unit and Turner Ward.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description / Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description / Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Good standard of General Education to include GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent
- IT Skills
- Ability to Multi-task and Prioritise workload
- Proven experience of providing a Customer Focused Service
- Administration role experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of Hospital IT systems
- Previous experience of Team working
- Healthcare setting experience
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Good standard of General Education to include GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent
- IT Skills
- Ability to Multi-task and Prioritise workload
- Proven experience of providing a Customer Focused Service
- Administration role experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of Hospital IT systems
- Previous experience of Team working
- Healthcare setting 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.
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).
