About this role
Job summary
The role of our Ward Clerks on Maternity Ward is integral to the smooth running of the wards (antenatal, postnatal and labour ward) based on the principle that our clerical team provides a strong administrative infrastructure to the ward. The role is a full-time, flexible position at 37.5 hours per week covering a 24-hour period 7 days a week. The successful candidate will be prepared to work flexibly with their colleagues to cover the 24/7service, which includes nights and weekends and public holidays.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide an efficient and effective reception and administrative support service. They will be required to work as part of a team, have a flexible and professional attitude to work, and provide cross cover during periods of staff absence as required. They will work closely with their colleagues, midwives, consultants, and doctors to help provide this service. They will be expected to undertake administrative duties as required by the line manager, including tracking patients' notes, scanning notes, inputting data on Medway, outcoming appointments on Medway. Making baby packs and discharging patients.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires. for some roles i.e. roles for band 2 to 4, inclusive.
Person Specification
Good communication skills Essential
Good communication Can multi task
Desirable
Worked within the NHS Has understanding of computer systems, used within the NHS
Able to use computer based systems Essential
Able to use computers
Desirable
Able to upload information and store information appropriately to patient files
team worker Essential
Works well within a team Worked with the public Able to multi task
Desirable
To have worked within the NHS
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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Southend
Westcliff on Sea
SS0 0RY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)