Ward Support Specialist – Trauma & Orthopaedics

NHS Tayside; Dundee; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Tayside invites applications for a Ward Assistant to join the Trauma & Orthopaedic Admission Ward 17 team in Scotland. The role encompasses general clerical, administrative, housekeeping and infection control duties, with the ability to work independently and manage a dynamic workload.

Candidates should be computer literate with solid keyboard skills and be prepared to complete mandatory induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland.

Qualifications

• General, clerical, administrative and housekeeping/infection control duties.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload in a changing environment.
• Good interpersonal skills with a good telephone manner.
• Computer literacy and keyboard skills are essential.
• Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland apply.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general, clerical, administrative and housekeeping/infection control duties.
• Work as part of the Trauma & Orthopaedic Admission Ward 17 Team.
• Prioritise workload and adapt to changing ward operations.
• Attend to duties with attention to infection control where applicable.

Skills

Clerical

Administrative

Housekeeping

Infection control

Interpersonal skills

Telephone manner

Computer literacy

Keyboard skills

Hospital processes knowledge

Education

Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland

Job description

NHS Tayside invites applications for a Ward Assistant to join the Trauma & Orthopaedic Admission Ward 17 team in Scotland. The role encompasses general clerical, administrative, housekeeping and infection control duties, with the ability to work independently and manage a dynamic workload.

Candidates should be computer literate with solid keyboard skills and be prepared to complete mandatory induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland.