About this role
Job summary
Do you have a passion for children's services?
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Band 2 Ward Clerk on the Paediatric Ward at Russell's Hall Hospital. The Children's Ward comprises of a PAU, HDU, Day case and Adolescent area. It is an exciting time in children's services, and we strive to put the children at the heart of everything we do and ensure good quality care is always given.
The Children's Ward is a busy and challenging environment, and the successful applicants will need to be motivated and flexible to meet the needs of the service. The role will cover weekend day cover (both Saturdays and Sundays) and Bank Holiday cover as well as weekday working. The shifts are earlies (8-4), lates (10-6) and weekends (9-5).
Previous experience in a clerical role is essential.
For further information please contact Louise Garratt, Lead Nurse Paediatrics on
01384 456 111 ext 3042
Main duties of the job
To provide clerical, administrative and reception duties for the Paediatric Department. To contribute to efficient and effective paediatric care by ensuring all children's records are maintained correctly from admission to discharge.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as BAME, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE pass in English Language & Maths Grade C or above or equivalent
Communication & Interpersonal Essential
Able to work flexibly Good telephone manner
Skills and Experience Essential
Previous administrative and clerical experience Excellent communication skills Understanding of confidentiality Previous experience in a similar role Able to use IT systems (OASIS, IFIT, SUNRISE, WELLSKY)
Personal Qualities Essential
Able to relate to the general public calmly and in a professional manner Able to deal with a steady flow of work and sudden episodes of heavy influx of work Able to work with the multidisciplinary team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address Russells Hall Hospital
Pensnett Road
Dudley
DY1 2HQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)