About this role
Job summary
*Part Time - 18.5 hours per week*
We have a part time vacancy on and are looking for a compassionate and people-centred Ward Clerk to join our fantastic team on the Acute Medical Unit. The vacancy will be for to work on a Friday (8am-8pm with a 60 minute break) and Saturday (8am-4pm with a 30 minute break)
The Acute Medical Unit is the medical admissions ward at Harrogate Hospital. The ward is fast paced and diverse ward where no 2 days are the same. We look after acutely unwell adults who are most often admitted to us via A&E.
We are looking for someone who can cope well within a rapidly changing environment, who can multi-task and who can handle the often challenging demands of a busy ward whilst retaining a good sense of humour and team spirit.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
Liaise with patients on the ward and their family. Have an excellent telephone manner Will assist all members of the MDT to perform their roles to the best of their ability. Assist in arranging discharge plans for patients. Maintain electronic patient records.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. Please note:
Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information .
Alternatively please contact:
Rachael Dealhoy, AMU Ward Manager - [email protected]
Emma Oxtoby, Quality Assurance Lead - [email protected]
Person Specification
Education Essential
3 GCSE's or equivalent including English at Grade C or above Evidence of continuing development
Desirable
Experience with NHS computer systems Experience with IT
Experience Essential
Working with others in a team or alone
Desirable
Previous administration experience
Knowledge Essential
Organisational Skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
Experience of liaising with different teams
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 Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address Acute Medical Unit
Harrogate District Hospital
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)