Ward Clerk - Sturtridge Labour Ward

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust; Northampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in the UK is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their Maternity team in Northampton. The role involves providing clerical and administrative support to the busy Sturtridge Labour Ward/Triage area. Applicants should possess excellent communication and organisational skills, be able to work under pressure, and demonstrate flexibility. Knowledge of NHS IT systems is preferred, though training will be provided. Join a supportive team committed to delivering high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexibility in a busy area.
• Excellent organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical cover for maternity services.
• Support the efficient running of the maternity area.
• Capture patient activity using IT systems.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of NHS IT systems

Job description

We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible applicants to join our busy team supporting Sturtridge Labour Ward/Triage area.

This is an exciting opportunity for efficient and motivated people to join our Maternity team. The successful applicants must demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills and be willing to work in a very busy area. The team covers the 7-day, 24-hour service and works flexibly together to meet service needs.

Knowledge of the NHS IT systems would be advantageous; however, training will be available. Your role will include a diverse range of skills which are required to support the efficient running of this busy area.

We are seeking team players who can work under pressure and prioritise their own workload, whilst responding to the needs of the area. You will be joining a very supportive and committed team who strives to be the best.

To provide a confidential and high-quality support service to the Maternity Services, of both an administrative and practical nature. The post holder will provide administration and clerical cover for other departments in maternity services when required.

You will be responsible for providing clerical/administrative support to a busy maternity area – predominantly Sturtridge labour ward/Triage area, using the IT systems to capture patient activity. This is a busy, diverse role which requires excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. The post holder also requires excellent communication skills to interact with patients/visitors and all levels of staff who work or visit the area.

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Debbie Honey Job title: Labour Ward Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01604523401