Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Clerk

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Job summary

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic ward clerk to join our friendly Surgery Referrals Unit team on a permanent part time basis. This role will be for 23 hours/ week.

You will perform all necessary clerical and administrative duties for Surgical Referrals Unit and associated areas.

Main duties of the job

Answer telephone calls and relay information to members of the team

Carry out general clerical/office duties including filing and photocopying

Liaise with other departments if required

Maintaining good communication with multi-disciplinary team

Answering general queries and enquiries and maintain records

Book appointments

Send information to GP's and other support staff

Any other duties within the remit that is required by the ward manager

Maintain EPR and EMR, and admission documentation

Meeting and greeting anyone who enters the ward in a calm and friendly manner and offering assistance if required

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Details

Date posted

05 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum - pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-AEM-BA-0658-B

Job locations

Basildon

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of general educations

Desirable

  • English & Math GCSE Grade C or above . NVQ 3 or equivalent level of relevant experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience dealing with the public in a service environment

Desirable

  • Previous experience of data entry
  • NHS experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of general educations

Desirable

  • English & Math GCSE Grade C or above . NVQ 3 or equivalent level of relevant experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience dealing with the public in a service environment

Desirable

  • Previous experience of data entry
  • NHS 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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

ward manager

Luvimin Garces

luvimin.garces@nhs.net

01268524900

Details

Date posted

05 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum - pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-AEM-BA-0658-B

Job locations

Basildon

Basildon

SS16 5NL


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