Ward Clerk

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Relocation package up to 30% of salary

Job summary

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Ward Clerk for Ward 36 in Gastroenterology and Hepatology within the Medicine Care Group. The role supports ward operations through patient records management, appointment coordination and essential administrative tasks.

The position is part-time (15 hours per week) with shifts on Monday and Tuesday from 08:30 to 16:30. Strong communication, teamwork and computer skills are required; NHS experience is advantageous and full

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and being a good team player are essential.
• Basic computer skills are required and NHS experience is advantageous.
• Full training will be given on hospital computer systems.
• Able to manage patient records and coordinate appointments with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage ward patient records and administrative tasks.
• Coordinate appointments and support ward staff.
• Provide essential administrative support to healthcare professionals.
• Cover admin duties for wards and units as required.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Hospital IT systems

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team as a Ward Clerk on Ward 36, supporting Gastroenterology and Hepatology within the Medicine Care Group. You will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our ward.

As a key member of the administrative team, you'll be responsible for managing patient records, coordinating appointments and providing essential support to healthcare professionals. This position requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a fast paced environment.

This vacancy is part time – 15 hours per week, working Monday and Tuesday, 08:30 - 16:30.

Interested applicants must have excellent communication skills, be a good team player and enjoy meeting and working with the public.

Basic computer skills are also a requirement for the job and NHS experience would be an advantage, however, full training will be given to the successful applicant on use of the hospital computer systems.

The successful applicant will be expected to cover all admin support for the wards and units.

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

Our Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Vicki Patrick Job title: Admin Co-ordinator Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01904 725877

Contact name: Karen Wiley

Contact job title: Service Manager

Contact telephone number: 01904 721538