Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Ward Clerk to join our surgical team at Neath Port Talbot Hospital.
We have a permanent full time vacancy within our service on Ward E specialising in Trauma, Orthopaedics and Spinal surgery.
The post will involve working in a busy ward environment providing administrative and reception support to facilitate and ensure the efficient running of the ward area.
The post holders will require to have excellent communication skills, have a positive and flexible approach, be able to adapt to the continuous changes of the service and also enjoy working part of very busy teams.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
To work as a member of the team providing an efficient and comprehensive clerical support service for the ward, thereby supporting the delivery of a high quality service to patients and staff within the Department.
The post holders will require to provide administrative support including admitting and discharging patients, booking follow up appointments, filing, ordering and keeping clinical systems updated.
Full in house training will be provided.
The post will require working along side another ward clerk covering the hours between 7am - 19:00pm Monday to Friday.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education, GCSE or equivalant
- Knowledge of patient systems, hospital departments and clerical procedures
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in Administration
- Knowledge of the importance of confidentiality
Experience
Essential
- Previous clerical/administrative experience
- Working with the public
- Working in a busy environment
Desirable
- Previous experience withing the NHS
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- IT skills plus ability to use a range of packages
- Effective communication skills
- Flexible approach, open and approachable
- Polite and positive
- Organised
- Effective communicator with the ability to deal with people either face to face, phone or email
- Ability to work in a busy environment
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Experience of using NHS systems, e.g WPAS
- Experience of case note tracking/ordering
- Understanding the importance of medical records
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education, GCSE or equivalant
- Knowledge of patient systems, hospital departments and clerical procedures
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in Administration
- Knowledge of the importance of confidentiality
Experience
Essential
- Previous clerical/administrative experience
- Working with the public
- Working in a busy environment
Desirable
- Previous experience withing the NHS
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- IT skills plus ability to use a range of packages
- Effective communication skills
- Flexible approach, open and approachable
- Polite and positive
- Organised
- Effective communicator with the ability to deal with people either face to face, phone or email
- Ability to work in a busy environment
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Experience of using NHS systems, e.g WPAS
- Experience of case note tracking/ordering
- Understanding the importance of medical records
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).
