Ward Clerk - Abingdon Community Hospital - OSRU

Oxford Health NHS Trust; West Boldon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Discount

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Trust is recruiting a Ward Clerk on a part-time basis for Abingdon Community Hospital. You will join the admin team, handling referrals, diary management, calls and emails while supporting admissions and staff onboarding in a busy ward setting.

The role requires GCSE level or equivalent, strong communication and prior NHS or office experience. Salary is pro rata with generous NHS benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• GCSE level or equivalent.
• Good communication with patients and staff.
• Proven experience in an office environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clerical and administrative services to the ward team, including referrals, ward diary, phones and emails.
• Assist with daily staffing level checks and update patient status boards.
• Coordinate patient transport, manage visitor interactions and ensure ward display boards are up to date.

Skills

Office administration

Communication

NHS experience

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Job description

Ward Clerk - Abingdon Community Hospital - OSRU

Are you a people person looking for new and exciting role in administration?

This could be for you.

We're seeking a Ward Clerk to join us on a part-time basis inAbingdon Community Hospital.

You will be part of the admin team working on apart time basis on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8-4 and Saturday 8-1. You should be motivated and enjoy working in a challenging and busy environment providing a comprehensive administration service.

Main duties of the job

• Provide comprehensive clerical and administrative services to the ward team, including managing referrals, maintaining the ward diary, answering telephones, and handling emails
• Assist with daily staffing level checks, update patient status boards, prepare documents for new admissions, and support the induction of new staff into electronic systems and processes
• Coordinate patient transport, manage visitor interactions, and ensure the ward photograph board is up to date to help patients and visitors understand the team
• Contact the Estates Department for repairs, report issues with medical devices, and ensure the maintenance of office and clinical equipment
• Act as a fire responder, manage health and safety protocols, handle patient satisfaction questionnaires, and ensure adherence to infection control policies

About us

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Person Specification

Educated to GCSE level or equivalant

• Grade C or above

Communication

• Able to communicate effectively with different audiences, including patients, their relatives and other staff.

Experience

• Proven experience of working in an office environment.
• Previous NHS experience or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£25,760 to £27,476 a yearpro rata | per annum