About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a friendly and welcoming person to join our Maternity ward team as a ward clerk. The role is based between the Antenatal and Postnatal wards. The shift pattern will cover a 7 day a week service and be a mix of day (8-4) or evening (1130-1930) shifts.
Main duties of the job
1) Be a welcoming and friendly presence for patients and visitors2) Ensure ward intercom is answered appropriately, maintaining the safety and security of thematernity ward3) Support with stock ordering and control4) Receiving deliveries for the ward and managing post5) Uploading completed Friends and Family tests6) Responsible for reporting estates issues to helpdesk7) Answering telephones calls to the ward8) Scanning records into EPR9) Maintaining cleanliness of ward environment10) Updating service logs & Liaising with clinical engineering
About us
Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Essential Essential
Basic Numeracy & Literacy Experience working in customer facing roles Digital literacy
Desirable
Experience with EPR Experience in NHS roles
Person Essential
Excellent communication skills
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.
Employer details Employer name Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Berkshire Foundation Trust
Reading
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)