Ward Clerk

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Ward Clerk to join their team. This role involves providing essential clerical support, ensuring that clinics and ward operations run smoothly. You will play a vital role in managing patient data and clinical notes, requiring excellent communication skills and a keen attention to detail. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient care in a supportive environment. If you thrive in a team setting and can work under pressure, this could be the perfect role for you. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Experience working effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to ensure efficient clinic and ward operations.
• File patient data and clinical notes accurately and timely.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Computer Literacy

Education

General Education

Job description

Ward Clerk (Ref: 204106)

Substantive

Part Time 14.9 hours per week

Band 2 - Salary Range £24,647 to £26,763 per annum (pro rata)

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £2,380 per annum (pro rata)

Clerical Officers provide general clerical support to the secretarial team to ensure that clinics, theatre sessions, reception services and ward clerical work is organised in an efficient and timely manner and that patient data and clinical notes are filed correctly and efficiently.

This contract is permanent. If you wish to apply for this post as a secondment opportunity, you will need to discuss with your line manager before submitting an application.

Interested? You will need to demonstrate experience of working effectively in a team, together with excellent communication skills and good attention to detail. With a good standard of general education, you will also need to be able to demonstrate computer literacy and be able to work under pressure to non-negotiable deadlines.

You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role – details can be viewed on http://www.hcswtoolkit.nes.scot.nhs.uk/resources/hcsw-standards-and-codes/.

For an informal discussion, please contact Ryan Sandison, Support Services Supervisor on 01595 743000.

Closing date: 19/01/25

Interview date: TBA

*Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.

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