Non Clinical - Ward Clerk

  • Department Ward 28 - Medicine & Frailty
  • Salary £22,383.00 – £22,383 per annum
  • Closing Date 07/05/2024
  • Location Shrewsbury
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 2
  • Job ref 223-WDC-089-A
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract Permanent
  • Hours 25 hours per week

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our busy dynamic clerical team. The ward provides a wonderful environment for both patients and staff.   This is a demanding role that requires commitment and a positive approach towards change. We offer a period of induction and a strong commitment to training and development.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in clerical duties to support the Ward Team, engaging with  members of the multi disciplinary team as well as patients and relatives. You must have a willingness to contribute to the development of the team as well as your own professional growth. Excellent verbal communication skills are required as you will be an advocate of the ward. 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to:

  • Receive/welcome new patients onto the ward, checking particulars on their records and ensuring notes are in order. Ensure identity bracelets available for nursing staff. .
  •  Receive/welcome visitors onto the Ward and inform Sister/Charge Nurse or deputy of any query they may have.
  • Answer the telephone, responding to questions or requests as appropriate.
  •  Request the services of allied healthcare professionals as requested by nursing staff (eg Phlebotomist /ECG /Technician /Radiographers / Porters).
  • Make outpatient referrals as requested by nursing staff.
  • Request and collect (or deliver when requested) notes and x-rays from various departments.
  •  Order transport for patients as requested by nursing staff, competing appropriate paperwork.
  •  Ensure records are sent from the ward correctly compiled and completed following patient discharge.
  •  Report identified maintenance defects to engineers, competing appropriate paperwork.

Working for your organisation

The Trust has undergone a period of change and improvement, this has led to an exciting period in which to join this ever evolving Trust which is dedicated to the support and development of staff as well as the provision of excellent patient care 

The well-being of our staff is of the upmost importance to us.  If you are offered a role at our Trust, and fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete an risk assessment with you.  This will be completed in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid-19.

By submitting your application to Trac, you are giving your consent for parts of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems. This is to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation. 

If successful, by completing the NHS Jobs application form you authorise the Trust to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national ESR.

If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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