Ward Clerk - Oldham, United Kingdom - Northern Care Alliance NHS Group

Northern Care Alliance NHS Group
Northern Care Alliance NHS Group
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Oldham, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Job overview:


There is an exciting opportunity for a Ward Clerk to work on ward F5/F6 at the Oldham Royal Hospital.
Our vision is to deliver care of the highest quality whilst shaping and developing our highly motivated workforce.

We are keen to employ a ward clerk with experience, however are happy to train someone with interest in this post in our expanding our Team.


Main duties of the job:


  • To correctly undertake tasks that have been delegated.
  • To record information accurately and pass it to the relevant people in the team in a timely manner.
  • To identify and report any changes that might affect the patient's condition.
  • To obtain agreement from patient/carers before commencing any care related tasks.
  • To respect the individual's privacy, dignity and beliefs.
  • To prepare and support the patient appropriately during any activity that is to be undertaken.
  • To promptly alert the team where there are any changes in the patient's health and wellbeing or any possible risks.
  • Establish and maintain communication with people on routine and operational matters.
  • Contribute to own personal development.
  • Assist in maintaining own and others' health, safety and security.
  • Assist in maintaining and developing services.
  • Ensure own actions help to maintain quality.
  • Ensure own actions support equality, diversity and rights.
  • Undertake routine assessment tasks related to individuals' health and wellbeing.
  • Assist in delivering programmes of care to meet individuals' health and wellbeing.

Working for our organisation:


The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester.

Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.


As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners.

We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility.

The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction.

By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.


Detailed job description and main responsibilities:


Person specification:


Qualifications:


Essential criteria:


  • Credited Clerical Courses
  • NVQ Qualification

Knowledge, Experience:


Essential criteria:


  • Knowledge of the role and expectations
  • Clerical experience

Skills:


Essential criteria:


  • Understanding of role

Desirable criteria:


  • Capability of role without additional training
  • We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.


The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.

We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.


Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.

Employer certification / accreditation badges:


Applicant requirements:


  • You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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