Ward Assistant

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

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a ward assistant for the medicine for the elderly team at Ninewells Hospital. The role involves supporting ward organization through clinical, administrative, and housekeeping duties. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and IT skills, with familiarity in NHS systems being advantageous. This position requires 37 hours of work per week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Organised individual with excellent communication and IT skills.
• Familiarity with NHS systems beneficial.
• Good time management and excellent telephone manner.

Responsibilities

• Support the team with clinical, administrative, and housekeeping duties.
• Data collection and collaboration with the procurement department.
• Work within a constantly changing environment.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Time management

Telephone manner

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.

An opportunity has arisen for an individual to join ward 5, medicine for the elderly team within NHS Tayside. The ward assistant role is pivotal in ward organisation & administrative duties,

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

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

The post holder will be based in the ward 5, Ninewells Hospital. Within this role there is data collection & close working with the procurement department.

Hours of work are currently Monday to Friday.

For informal enquiries contact Senior Charge Nurse, Gillian Hillis on 01382 660111 extension 33805

Hours of work are: 37 hours per week

You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment.

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

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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