Ward Clerk - Gynaecology and Obstetrics

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Yorkshire is seeking a self-motivated individual for an admin role in the Gynaecology & Obstetric Department. This part-time position involves providing efficient clerical support while accommodating flexible working hours across various shifts. Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and IT literacy, with a minimum GCSE Grade C in Maths and English. The role is based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, and previous applicants need not apply.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

NHS Car Lease schemes

Discounts on restaurants and shopping

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail, well organized, and flexible.
• Must be IT literate.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient admin and clerical support to the Gynaecology & Obstetric Department.
• Work various shifts including weekends.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Flexibility

IT Literacy

Education

Minimum GCSE Grade C in Maths

Minimum GCSE Grade C in English

Job description

About the role

Part time hours would be considered and can be discussed at interview. This is a fantastic opportunity for a self‑motivated individual to join our existing team to provide efficient admin and clerical support to the Gynaecology & Obstetric Department at Doncaster Royal Infirmary. The working pattern is various shifts Monday – Sunday. Please be aware if you were successful at interview you would need to evidence the qualification certificates detailed in the person specification before an unconditional offer will be made. If you are unable to provide this the conditional letter will be withdrawn. Previous candidates need not apply.

Application Advice

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Contact & Process

Please note that all correspondence will be sent you to via email. If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed. We reserve the right to close down this advert early should there be a high number of applicants. The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken. The Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event that they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Please note that this check will be charged for in two instalments when you commence employment with Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.

Key Skills & Qualifications

You must have excellent inter‑personal skills and be able to work both alone and as part of a team. This post demands a candidate who pays attention to detail, is well organised and flexible. A good standard of education is essential with Minimum GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in both Maths and English. You must be IT Literate.

About the Trust

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under‑represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

Benefits

• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary‑sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.