Unit Clerk - Scarborough, United Kingdom - York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Scarborough, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We have an exciting opportunity to join us a Unit Ward Clerk on the Bronte Unit, based at Scarborough Hospital.

As a Ward Clerk, the successful applicant will provide clerical support to the clinical staff based on the unit working as part of the multi-disciplinary team, to provide a professional and pro-active service.

Interested applicants must have excellent communication skills, be a good team player and enjoy meeting and working with the public.

Basic computer skills are also a requirement for the job and NHS experience would be an advantage, however, full training will be given to the successful applicant on use of the hospital computer systems.

You must be effective in prioritising workloads with a flexible and patient-centred approach.

You must have the proven ability to work independently using your own initiative, as well as part of a team.

Please note:

the hours of work for this post will be split over 3 days (one 6 hour shift and two 5 hour shifts).

This post is based within the admin office which is located further down the corridor from the Bronte unit, and is not directly located within the treatment unit itself.

To act as Unit Receptionist whilst providing clerical support to clinical staff based on the Unit, including the receipt and resolution, where possible, of enquiries from patients, visitors and staff.

Scanning of patient pathways onto CPD, checking discharge letters have been verified and printed.

Review patient ward care plan and ensure all pathways are current, old ones are scanned and destroyed as per trust policies required, Input data to relevant computerised databases, and interrogate such databases for standard information on both a regular and ad-hoc basis.

Ensure that both Trust and local Policies and Procedures are followed as necessary to own work.

Where appropriate, contribute to the induction of new or less experienced staff.

Wherever necessary, participate in Trust, Directorate or Ward/Unit surveys relating to own or patient/visitor experiences.

Please see the attached additional information document for further details.

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.

It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.

We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.