About this role
Job summary
o Do you thrive in a fast paced environment?o Do you enjoy working within a large team?o Do you want to make a difference to our patients and families?The General Intensive Care unit is looking for a motivated and positive person to join our existing fantastic Ward Clerk team.Our unit is a dynamic, highly innovative department which has some of the most advanced nursing and medical protocols, equipment andresources within the UK. We are an open and encouraging department that wants you to help us to continue to provide the very best possible careexperience in a friendly, supportive manner that fosters team working and your ongoing development.This role includes working shifts to cover the hours of 0700 - 2000 Monday to Friday with possible weekend working sometimes required.For more information regarding this role or to arrange an informal visit please call 01173427600
Main duties of the job
The Ward Clerk team supports the unit and is integral to the smooth running and positive experiences of our staff, patients and visitors.The Main duties and responsibilities are discussed in the job description and person specification.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Previous reception or customer facing experience in a healthcare or public setting Clerical/Administration experience including filing and or reception Previous NHS experience
Skills and Abilities Essential
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of accuracy Able to communicate clearly and act quickly in an emergency Good IT skills including Microsoft packages Tidy and methodical working practice Ability to work effectively in a busy team, adjust to change and motivate others. Ability to work independently and part of the team Confidence to handle difficult conversations with patients, relatives and carers.
Qualifications and Training Essential
Educated to GCSE grade C or above in English Language and Maths
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.
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Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address University Hospitals Bristol and Weston - Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)