About this role
Job summary
An exciting permanent position has become available within the Plastic Surgery Department, working on gates 28 and 28C.
It's a full time role, where you will work as a Ward and Assessment Unit Clerk, liaising with visitors, patients and staff and providing an efficient administration service and ensuring patient flow is co-ordinated.
The department has a positive, enthusiastic and dynamic group of staff who need a like minded individual to join the team.
Main duties of the job
The Ward and Assessment Unit Clerk will undertake all administration tasks for the ward & assessment unit & follow the Ward Clerk Job Description. Summary as below:
Communicate with visitors, patients, nursing and medical staff to help ward staff ensure patient care is co-ordinated safely and effectivelyEnsure telephone calls and the front desk enquiries are handled appropriately and communication is effective between all concernedEnsure all medical notes are collected, collated, sourced & filed appropriately; including scanning of all assessment unit notes onto PPMEnsure the stock levels are managed and supplies are ordered in a timely mannerEnsure patient flow is co-ordinated within the ward areaEnsure all relevant follow-up appointments are made for all specialitiesEnsure Trust values and behaviours are adhered to at all times
About us We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Job description Job responsibilities
Qualifications
Good general education to include CSE or GCSE in English Language and Maths or equivalent/experience Experience
Experience of working with filing systems Experience of good customer or patient care Work with IT systems Previous experience in an administration role within a healthcare setting A willingness to learn NHS computer software systems Knowledge and Awareness
Confidentiality issues Awareness of own limitations Skills and Abilities
Proven record of excellent filing and organisational skills Keyboard skills Develop and maintain positive working relationships Demonstrate effective and clear written, verbal and telephone, communication skills Work with demanding workloads and prioritise tasks Maintain a safe working environment for self and others Willingness to take on tasks Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to review the full requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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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 The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address Pinderfields Hospital
Aberford Road
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)