Trauma & Orthopaedic Ward Clerk - Team Player

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Centre

Libraries at both hospital sites

Chaplaincy support

Care Co-ordinator to help staff with…

Job summary

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Ward Clerk within the Trauma and Orthopaedic Team at Sunderland Royal Hospital. You will provide clerical and reception support, ensuring patient flow and accurate records while communicating clearly with patients and staff.

The role requires GCSE level education, strong IT and MS Office skills (Outlook and Excel), and the ability to work under pressure in a busy hospital environment, with a collaborative team approach

Qualifications

• GCSE level 2 (Numeracy and Literacy) standard or equivalent.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Education includes basic Microsoft Office skills (Outlook and Excel).

Responsibilities

• To provide a full range of clerical and reception duties supporting the professional qualified health care workers in the delivery of a quality service for all patients who attend the ward.
• To comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Keyboard skills

Typing skills

Customer care skills

Education

GCSE Level 2 (Numeracy and Literacy)

Knowledge of medical terminology

Job description

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Ward Clerk within the Trauma and Orthopaedic Team at Sunderland Royal Hospital. You will provide clerical and reception support, ensuring patient flow and accurate records while communicating clearly with patients and staff.

The role requires GCSE level education, strong IT and MS Office skills (Outlook and Excel), and the ability to work under pressure in a busy hospital environment, with a collaborative team approach