About this role
Job summary *This role will be working Part-Time - 27.5 hours per week. Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm Join the team at Rhodes Wood Hospital as a Ward Clerk and enjoy a career where you will be valued and supported in everything you do. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will provide day-to-day administrative support for the wards, including updating service users information, managing the ward diary, updating service users timetables and minute taking. As a Ward Clerk, you will be responsible for arranging meetings and typing up all correspondence and documentations. At Elysium, we want the best for you. Thats why you will have continuous access to a range of training courses to enable you to reach your career goals. After all, a better you means better care. Thats what delivering great healthcare should feel like. As a Ward Clerk you will be: Supporting the admin team with general administration and providing clerical and typing duties Use of information technology to produce various documents and electronic information.
Main duties of the job Join the team at Rhodes Wood Hospital as a Ward Clerk and enjoy a career where you will be valued and supported. Working part-time, you will provide day-to-day administrative support for the wards, including updating service users' information, managing the ward diary, updating timetables, and minute taking. You'll arrange meetings and type up correspondence and documentation, supporting the admin team with general tasks and typing duties. Use of IT to produce documents and electronic info, manage data using database applications, and update records is key. Communication is crucial as you interact with service users and staff, sometimes requiring judgment to gather information and maintain accurate administrative records. Located at Shepherds Way, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, Rhodes Wood Hospital focuses on specialist inpatient eating disorder services for children and young people aged 12 to 18. The role involves working with a multidisciplinary team to contribute to the efficient operation of the hospital's administrative functions.
About us Elysium Healthcare has over 8,000 employees and adopts a unique approach to care delivery. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales, covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there are opportunities for growth and movement. As part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium extends globally across 10 countries, employing over 86,000 people. The organisation follows safer recruitment practices and is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment, being a Disability Confident employer. The staff is expected to uphold the safety and welfare of service users, with all candidates subjected to a DBS disclosure. Elysium Healthcare emphasizes comprehensive employee benefits, including career development, wellbeing support, and financial security, aiming to provide a fulfilling and balanced work experience.
Job description Job responsibilities
*This role will be working Part-Time - 27.5 hours per week. Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm
Join the team at Rhodes Wood Hospital as a Ward Clerk and enjoy a career where you will be valued and supported in everything you do.
Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will provide day-to-day administrative support for the wards, including updating service users information, managing the ward diary, updating service users timetables and minute taking.
As a Ward Clerk, you will be responsible for arranging meetings and typing up all correspondence and documentations.
At Elysium, we want the best for you. That’s why you will have continuous access to a range of training courses to enable you to reach your career goals. After all, a better you means better care. That’s what delivering great healthcare should feel like.
As a Ward Clerk you will be:
Supporting the admin team with general administration and providing clerical and typing duties Use of information technology to produce various documents and electronic information. Manage, organise, and update relevant data using database applications including electronic rostering system. Maintaining and updating filing and record-keeping systems Updating of information (primary nurse lists, ward posters etc.) Answering and directing calls as required Assist wards as required, e.g. typing duties, stationery, recording of service user medical appointments, liaising with the Ward to ensure ward diary/Shared Calendar entries are updated/correspond etc. To be successful in this role, you will have:
Knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes Excellent organisational and communication skills Ability to respond to changes in service / adaptable / open to change. Excellent interpersonal skills Organises and priorities own work within established procedures but refers more complex issues to the relevant manager. Communications will be with service users, as well as with other staff, and will regularly require some judgement, as information will need to be gathered to facilitate correct administrative records. The nature of the role means that the role holder may very occasionally be faced with some challenging situations.
Where you will be working: Location: Shepherds Way, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, AL9 6NN
Rhodes Wood Hospital is a specialist Inpatient Eating Disorder service for children and young people aged 12 up to 18 years. Each treatment programme is tailored to the needs of the young person.
What You’ll Get: At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:
Annual base salary of £25,058 (Pro Rata Salary is £18,375.50) The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Subsidised meals and onsite free parking About your next employer:
Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes, excellent organisational and communication skills, ability to adapt to changes in service, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to organise and prioritise work within established procedures.
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 Elysium Healthcare
Address Elysium Healthcare
Hertfordshire
AL9 6NN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)