Ward Assistant

NHS Tayside; Dundee; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Tayside is seeking a Ward Assistant for Ward 5 in Medicine for the Elderly. This role is crucial for ward organization and involves clinical, administrative, and housekeeping duties. The ideal candidate will be organized, possess excellent communication and IT skills, and be familiar with NHS systems. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment at Ninewells Hospital.

Qualifications

• Organized individual with excellent communication and IT skills.
• Familiarity with NHS systems such as Trakcare, PECOS, and SSTS is beneficial.
• Good time management and an excellent telephone manner are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the team with general clinical, administrative, and housekeeping duties.
• Involve data collection and collaboration with the procurement department.
• Work in a constantly changing environment.

Skills

Communication

IT Skills

Time Management

Tools

Trakcare

PECOS

SSTS

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Ward Assistant - Ward 5, Medicine for the Elderly, NHS Tayside

An opportunity has arisen for an individual to join Ward 5 within the Medicine for the Elderly team at NHS Tayside. The ward assistant role is pivotal in ward organisation and administrative duties.

You will support the team by carrying out general clinical, administrative, and housekeeping duties within a constantly changing environment.

We are looking for someone who is organized, with excellent communication and IT skills. Familiarity with NHS systems such as Trakcare, PECOS, and SSTS would be beneficial. Good time management and an excellent telephone manner are essential.

The post is based in Ward 5, Ninewells Hospital. The role involves data collection and close collaboration with the procurement department.

Hours of work are currently Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week.

For informal enquiries, contact Senior Charge Nurse Gillian Hillis at 01382 660111 ext. 33805.

All applicants must comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout employment.

Please note: This post does not meet Home Office Guidelines for Sponsorship/Skilled Worker Visa.

Application Process and Additional Information

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