Ward Clerk - H Ward Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals / Mersey and West Lancs Teaching Trust; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a proactive Ward Clerk to join the Surgical Division at a reputable hospital in Ormskirk. This role involves providing essential administrative support, ensuring smooth operations within the Rehabilitation and Elective Orthopaedic Wards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team environment, showcasing excellent interpersonal and communication skills while efficiently managing clerical tasks. Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider that values dedication and teamwork, and make a meaningful impact in patient care and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles with strong communication and IT skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team and handle clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support including answering phones and greeting staff.
• Perform filing and general clerical duties to support ward operations.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Clerical Skills

Education

Relevant Administrative Experience

Tools

Telephone Systems

Filing Systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, proactive Ward Clerk within the Surgical Division who will primarily be based on G and H ward our Rehabilitation and Elective Orthopaedic Wards at Ormskirk Hospital.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who enjoys working in a team, has good interpersonal skills, and is an efficient individual with excellent communication and IT skills.

The successful candidate will be required to provide comprehensive and confidential administrative and clerical activities. These will include answering the telephone, meeting and greeting staff, filing, and general clerical duties required on the ward in order to meet the needs of the service in accordance with Departmental, Trust, and National standards, policies, and procedures.

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Closing date: 12th January 2025

Interview date: 6th February 2025

Please be aware that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated, should a sufficient number of applications be received; you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

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