Wark Clerk

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Easingwold; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community hospital in Easingwold is seeking a Ward Clerk to support the smooth running of the ward. The role involves effective communication, administrative support, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to ensure outstanding patient care. Join a dedicated team and enjoy benefits like NHS pension and generous holidays.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday, increasing to 33 days

Relocation package up to 30% of salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and time-keeping skills required.
• Friendly and approachable demeanor essential.

Responsibilities

• Answering telephone calls and directing enquiries.
• Greeting and assisting patients, families, and visitors.
• Liaising with the multidisciplinary team to support patient care.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Time-Keeping

Job description

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St Monicas Hospital is seeking a friendly, hardworking, and organised Ward Clerk to join a small team supporting the smooth day-to-day running of our ward. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining effective communication and administrative support for both patients and staff.

St Monicas Hospital is a small, 12-bedded community inpatient unit in Easingwold. We have a team of Nurses, Healthcare Support Workers, Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists, working collaboratively to rehab patients back to independence following illness. The MDT works together on discharge planning and care provision. As the ward is GP-led, the Ward Clerk will liaise with GP practices effectively.

Candidates Are Required To

• Have excellent organisational and time-keeping skills.
• Be friendly and approachable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Join our dedicated team at St Monicas and help us provide outstanding care in a welcoming environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Answering telephone calls and directing enquiries.
• Greeting and assisting patients, families, and visitors.
• Placing orders for ward supplies and monitoring stock levels.
• Requesting and coordinating patient transport.
• Liaising with the multidisciplinary team to support patient care.
• Undertaking statutory training related to the role.
• Resolving routine problems and referring issues appropriately.

Benefits

• Access to NHS Pension Scheme with retirement benefits.
• 27 days holiday, increasing to 33 days with service.
• Relocation package up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k).
• Paid and unpaid leave options.
• Employee Assistance Programme for support.
• NHS Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on various services and products.

For more details, visit the Trust's Staff Benefits pages.

For further info or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Jade Barnes
• Job title: Ward Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care