About this role
Job summary
We now have a vacancy for a full time Ward Clerk to work on Ward B2 at Salford Royal Hospital.
You will provide a wide range of administrative and clerical duties to the ward / unit staff.
You will be responsible for the safe keeping and availability of all clinical records relating to patients and the smooth running of the ward / department office and will also provide general assistance to the ward / Unit Manager.
Main duties of the job
General clerical duties as required within the department. Ensure patient case notes are available, maintained and up to date. Data input on the Patient Administration System (PAS), in line with Trust procedures and policies. Commitment to providing a high-quality patient focused service Provide general non-clinical advice, information, and guidance of ancillary services directly to patients, clients, relatives, and carers. Deliver and collect patient's case notes, and if applicable x-rays, and investigations results from various locations throughout the hospital. Accurately file reports, notes & results efficiently. Ensure all ordering for the unit is completed timely whilst always considering the financial impact on the unit. To accurately process, record, store and maintain patient information on the relevant in-house IT systems. To accurately organise and communicate to patient using appropriate means To provide typing and photocopying support within the Day Case team
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction.
By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
English Language GCSE (or equivalent) C or above Maths GCSE (or Equivalent) C or above
Desirable
I.T GCSE (or Equivalent) C or above
Experience Essential
Previous Experience using IT applications I.E Microsoft
Desirable
Previous Experience with NHS systems Previous Experience of Ward Clerk/Receptionist
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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)