Ward Clerk

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in York is seeking a Ward Clerk for the Acute Medical Unit. You will play a vital role in managing patient records, coordinating appointments, and providing essential support to healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills, be capable of working efficiently in a fast-paced environment, and have basic computer skills. The organization offers various benefits, including access to the NHS Pension Scheme and extensive annual leave.

Benefits

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Relocation package up to £18k

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Compassionate individual with strong communication skills.
• Enjoy meeting and working with the public.
• NHS experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient records and coordinate appointments.
• Provide essential administrative support to healthcare professionals.
• Cover all admin support for the wards and units.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Basic computer skills

Job description

Overview

Ward Clerk on Acute Medical Unit (Admissions). You will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our ward. As a key member of the administrative team, you\'ll manage patient records, coordinate appointments and provide essential support to healthcare professionals. This role covers the medicine care group and requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

If you\'re a compassionate individual with strong communication skills and a commitment to patient care, we’d love to hear from you!

Interested applicants must have excellent communication skills, be a good team player and enjoy meeting and working with the public. Basic computer skills are required, and NHS experience would be an advantage; full training will be provided on the use of hospital computer systems.

The successful applicant will be expected to provide admin support for the wards and units. Previous applicants need not apply.

For further information on working for our Trust, please visit: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Responsibilities

• Manage patient records and coordinate appointments
• Provide essential administrative support to healthcare professionals
• Cover all admin support for the wards and units
• Work in a fast-paced environment with good organisation and attention to detail

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Good team player with ability to work with the public
• Basic computer skills; NHS experience is advantageous
• Full training provided on use of hospital computer systems

Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme with retirement benefits, lump sum and dependants\' pension
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• Relocation package up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support relocation for hard-to-fill positions
• Various types of paid and unpaid leave for emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support via the 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance

For further information on the benefits, please visit the Trust\'s dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name: Vicki Patrick
Job title: Admin Co-ordinator
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Karen Wiley
Service Manager
Telephone: [phone]