About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Womens and Childrens division for a Ward Clerk. The successful candidate will be based on Ward 26
We are seeking an enthusiastic, hard-working and flexible individual to assist us in providing the best service at all times, Shifts will be 2 fixed long days per week. If you think you have these qualities then we look forward to welcoming you to our team.
Main duties of the job
Applicants will need excellent communication skills and experience of dealing with the general public and will need to have good IT skills.
The main duties will include answering the telephone, filing, reception desk and updating the patient system.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal. During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives. At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide a comprehensive administration and clerical service within the ward. The post holder will be required to understand ward systems, taking into account the needs of patients who require admission, transfer and discharge, and be expected to communicate with a wide range of professionals, consultants, doctors, nursing staff and patients/relatives and carers, organising own workload in order to maintain an efficient and professional service.
Please see Job Description for further details.
Person Specification
Skills Essential
Proficient in computer skills, ECDL or equivalent, Microsoft Office
Desirable
Knowledge of Medical Terminology
Experience Essential
Previous office experience
Desirable
Patient with excellent people skills
Skills Essential
Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
Demonstrate good understanding of working on a busy ward/ work environment
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 Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Mid Cheshire Hospital
Middlewich Road
Crewe
CW1 4QJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)