SCBU Ward Clerk

Integrated Care System; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a busy special care baby unit providing crucial administrative support within the healthcare environment. The role requires a reliable, flexible individual with strong organisational skills and an ability to communicate effectively, particularly in Welsh. Ideal candidates will have administrative experience and a passion for patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience of admin and clerical duties.
• Good standard of education, preferably with GCSEs.
• Welsh speaking is essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to nursing staff and doctors.
• Data inputting, admitting and discharging patients.
• Answering telephone inquiries and preparing case notes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Flexibility

Education

English/Maths GCSE or equivalent

NVQ 2 in Administration

NVQ in Customer Service

ECDL

Tools

WPAS

RADIS

BADGER NET

Job description

An opportunity has arisen to join a busy special care baby unit providing comprehensive administrative support to the nursing staff and doctors within the unit. We are looking to recruit a permanent member of staff for 16 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for colleagues with experience of admin and clerical duties, who have good interpersonal and organisational skills and who will be able to work well within our existing team.

You will need to have a flexible approach to work, be reliable, adaptable and have good organisational skills. A pleasant telephone manner and good communication skills are essential to receive and respond courteously to all telephone enquiries regarding patient care.

You will also be computer literate with experience of Microsoft Office, be a team player and able to maintain confidentiality.Applicants must also have a good standard of education.

Main duties of the role involve data inputting, admitting and discharging patients, answering the telephone, dealing with families, preparing case notes and filing.

The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this role.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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

• English/Maths GCSE or equivalent
• NVQ 2 in Administration
• NVQ in Customer Service
• ECDL

Experience

• Working with the public
• Working in a busy environment
• Experience of Customer Service
• General experience of administration functions
• Previous experience working within the health care sector

Skills

• Experience of using WPAS
• Case note tracking
• RADIS
• BADGER NET
• Understanding of the importance of maintaining medical records

Knowledge

• Knowledge of data protection and patient confidentiality
• Understanding of risk management and health and safety

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Organised, punctual, reliable, self motivated
• To function efficiently under pressure and to meet deadlines.
• Confident
• Good telephone manner
• Team player
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Friendly
• Flexible approach to work

Other Relevant Requirements

• Welsh Speaking (minimum of level 3)
• Approachable and professional in dealing with people and able to deal with difficult/emotional situations

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.