NHS

Ward Clerk


PayCompetitive
LocationWakefield/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9377-MED2117?language=en&page=21&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual, who can work well as part of the Haematology team and who can provide a high quality administration support service. The post-holders will need good written and verbal communication, strong IT skills, inter-personal and administration skills with the ability to work flexibly. A proactive "can do" attitude is required and a commitment to high quality, recognising the benefits of creativity and adaptability.

      **Please note that this role is not on the Home Office list of occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. **

      Main duties of the job

      • To work as a team member within the work environment carrying out assigned tasks involving the indirect care of the patients, to ensure effective management of the department on a day to day basis.
      • To provide a comprehensive administrative service to the Haematology Ward
      • Support and assist in the effective management of the service on a day to day basis

      About us

      We provide care and support to over a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).

      Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our workforce.

      We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.

      We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently.

      We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.

      We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.

      Date posted

      05 July 2024

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 2

      Salary

      £22,383 a year

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time, Flexible working

      Reference number

      C9377-MED2117

      Job locations

      Pinderfields Hospital

      Aberford Road

      Wakefield

      West Yorkshire

      WF1 4DG


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Key Responsibilities

      • The post holder will be responsible for storing data within the department following standard operating procedures.
      • Be responsible for designated clerical duties on the unit.
      • To carry out general administration duties and provide clerical assistance as required.
      • To promote effective communication with department and other trust staff.
      • Take telephone calls and pass messages to team leader in a timely manner.
      • To assist with the confidential management of patient/staff records and ensure that all documentation is returned to the appropriate department is accurately complete and promptly dispatched.
      • To be responsible for timely storing of e.g. investigation reports & Letters.
      • To report maintenance and domestic repairs to line manager.
      • To send and receive faxes in a safe haven environment as per Trust policy.
      • Ensure that all patient records are tracked and booked using the Trusts File Tracker computer system/relevant IT system.
      • Receive, sort and distribute goods and post delivered to the department.
      • Attend regular departmental meetings when on duty. Attendance at least half of the meetings each year is an expectation.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Key Responsibilities

      • The post holder will be responsible for storing data within the department following standard operating procedures.
      • Be responsible for designated clerical duties on the unit.
      • To carry out general administration duties and provide clerical assistance as required.
      • To promote effective communication with department and other trust staff.
      • Take telephone calls and pass messages to team leader in a timely manner.
      • To assist with the confidential management of patient/staff records and ensure that all documentation is returned to the appropriate department is accurately complete and promptly dispatched.
      • To be responsible for timely storing of e.g. investigation reports & Letters.
      • To report maintenance and domestic repairs to line manager.
      • To send and receive faxes in a safe haven environment as per Trust policy.
      • Ensure that all patient records are tracked and booked using the Trusts File Tracker computer system/relevant IT system.
      • Receive, sort and distribute goods and post delivered to the department.
      • Attend regular departmental meetings when on duty. Attendance at least half of the meetings each year is an expectation.

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • GCSE grade A to C or equivalent in English and Maths

      Desirable

      • ECDL computer course

      Experience

      Essential

      • Good interpersonal and communication skills
      • Good time management skills including ability to work to set deadlines.
      • Ability to work well as part of the team. Across site.
      • Ability to work flexibly, quickly and accurately.

      Desirable

      • Experience of working with patients requiring health care
      • Experience with NHS software systems such as File Tracker and PAS
      • Experience of working with confidential material

      Knowledge and Awareness

      Essential

      • Knowledge of clerical work
      • Keyboard skills.
      • Knowledge of basic PC systems
      • Awareness of own limitations.

      Desirable

      • Awareness of Health & Safety issues
      • Awareness of Moving & Handling issues.

      Skills and Abilities

      Essential

      • Develop and maintain positive working relationships
      • Maintain a safe working environment for self and others
      • Willingness to take on tasks

      Desirable

      • Record of efficiency,
      • Good communication and positive contributions to previous employment
      • Proven record of excellent filing and organisational skills
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • GCSE grade A to C or equivalent in English and Maths

      Desirable

      • ECDL computer course

      Experience

      Essential

      • Good interpersonal and communication skills
      • Good time management skills including ability to work to set deadlines.
      • Ability to work well as part of the team. Across site.
      • Ability to work flexibly, quickly and accurately.

      Desirable

      • Experience of working with patients requiring health care
      • Experience with NHS software systems such as File Tracker and PAS
      • Experience of working with confidential material

      Knowledge and Awareness

      Essential

      • Knowledge of clerical work
      • Keyboard skills.
      • Knowledge of basic PC systems
      • Awareness of own limitations.

      Desirable

      • Awareness of Health & Safety issues
      • Awareness of Moving & Handling issues.

      Skills and Abilities

      Essential

      • Develop and maintain positive working relationships
      • Maintain a safe working environment for self and others
      • Willingness to take on tasks

      Desirable

      • Record of efficiency,
      • Good communication and positive contributions to previous employment
      • Proven record of excellent filing and organisational skills

      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

      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

      The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

      Address

      Pinderfields Hospital

      Aberford Road

      Wakefield

      West Yorkshire

      WF1 4DG


      Employer's website

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

      Employer details

      Employer name

      The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

      Address

      Pinderfields Hospital

      Aberford Road

      Wakefield

      West Yorkshire

      WF1 4DG


      Employer's website

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

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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