Ward Assistant

NHS Tayside; Dundee; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Tayside invites applications for a Ward Assistant to join the Trauma & Orthopaedic Admission Ward 17 team in Scotland. The role encompasses general clerical, administrative, housekeeping and infection control duties, with the ability to work independently and manage a dynamic workload.

Candidates should be computer literate with solid keyboard skills and be prepared to complete mandatory induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland.

Qualifications

• General, clerical, administrative and housekeeping/infection control duties.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload in a changing environment.
• Good interpersonal skills with a good telephone manner.
• Computer literacy and keyboard skills are essential.
• Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland apply.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general, clerical, administrative and housekeeping/infection control duties.
• Work as part of the Trauma & Orthopaedic Admission Ward 17 Team.
• Prioritise workload and adapt to changing ward operations.
• Attend to duties with attention to infection control where applicable.

Skills

Clerical

Administrative

Housekeeping

Infection control

Interpersonal skills

Telephone manner

Computer literacy

Keyboard skills

Hospital processes knowledge

Education

Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland

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 exciting opportunity for the post of Ward Assistant has arisen for a motivated individual who is keen to develop their skills and join the Trauma & Orthopaedic Admission Ward 17 Team.

You will work as part of the team carrying out general, clerical, administrative and housekeeping/infection control duties. You must be able to work independently, prioritising workload in an environment that is constantly changing.

The post holder should have good interpersonal skills with a good telephone manner and be computer literate. Keyboard skills are essential. Knowledge of the working practices of hospital processes within a Medical Records or a clinical area would be beneficial, although training will be given.

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

Informal enquiries to Emma Pattullo, SCN on ext: 58501 (01382 660111)

Hours of work are: 36 hours