Ward Clerk

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to appoint a part time ward clerk for 2 days per week.They will be based at the reception area on ward 62/Gynaecology SDEC and be first contact checking in patients for the clinic, answering the telephone and supporting all staff in a clerical way.

Main duties of the job

Based at reception desk in Gynae SDEC and Early Pregnancy clinic.

Answer ward and clinic telephones dealing with enquiries.

Cardea.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Date posted

26 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9439-23-0847

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job entails working on a busy acute multidisciplinary ward and supporting the emergency gynae clinic and early pregnancy clinic to provide optimum patient centred care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job entails working on a busy acute multidisciplinary ward and supporting the emergency gynae clinic and early pregnancy clinic to provide optimum patient centred care.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Working in a busy office

Desirable

Reception experience

Special Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Use EPR
Organisational skills
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to priorotise
Keyboard skills
Attention to details

Desirable

Knowledge of EPR
Microsoft Office skills

Special Requirements

Essential

Good interpersonal skills
Approachable and friendly
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Willingness to undertake any training required for the post.

Desirable

Self reliance

Qualifications

Essential

5 GCSEs grades A-C or NVQ Level 2 in business administration or customer care or experience

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Working in a busy office

Desirable

Reception experience

Special Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Use EPR
Organisational skills
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to priorotise
Keyboard skills
Attention to details

Desirable

Knowledge of EPR
Microsoft Office skills

Special Requirements

Essential

Good interpersonal skills
Approachable and friendly
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Willingness to undertake any training required for the post.

Desirable

Self reliance

Qualifications

Essential

5 GCSEs grades A-C or NVQ Level 2 in business administration or customer care or 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.