About this role
Job summary
At Hull University Teaching Hospitals our staff are the most valuable resource we have and we are committed to creating a happy and healthy workforce who feel engaged, energised and fulfilled at work.
We're looking for REMARKABLE PEOPLE to work in this EXTRAORDINARY PLACE.
The work is varied and demanding with an emphasis on accuracy, adaptability and the ability to prioritise competing workloads. As an Administrator you will be involved in the end to end patient pathway providing administrative support to our clinicians.
Whether working with our inpatient teams in the management of surgical waiting lists, our outpatient teams in the provision of patient consultations or in our administration teams managing clinical typing and tracking, you must be committed to delivering a high standard of patient care and have a flexible attitude to work and be part of a multidisciplinary team.
What about us...
We know that investing in our staff's development, and supporting and caring for them, will enable them to deliver great care; with commitment, compassion and courage. You will be able to enjoy a fulfilling career within the NHS with opportunities to develop, grow and progress.
What next?
Apply today!
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic Weekend Ward Clerk to cover the Surgical Admissions Lounge (CSAL) at Castle Hill Hospital.
Monday to Friday 12.30 - 17.00 but will be required to cover AL so would need to work 07.00-11.30
You will be responsible for updating bed states, admitting and discharging patients, requesting and filing of case notes and general admin duties
If you are
Passionate about what you do and take pride in delivering the very best work Have excellent verbal and written communication skills with a confident telephone manner A good understanding of and strong interest in the NHS Experience of working effectively, uses their initiative and can think on their feet Thrives on a challenge Remains calm under pressure, can manage a number of tasks simultaneously and maintain excellent attention to detail while working to strict deadlines An effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with a range of people, including senior key stakeholders and colleagues
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications Essential
Good standard of general education to GCSE level or equivalent, including Maths and English Language. Good keyboard skills NVQ Level 2 in administration
Desirable
Previous Administration experience Vocational Level 3 in administration
Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential
Experience of providing a service to patients or customers Experience of using electronic systems Experience of Microsoft Office products
Desirable
Understanding of the clinical administration pathway Knowledge of working within the General Data Protection Regulations 2018
Communication & Interpersonal Skills Essential
Team working Good organisational skills Ability to prioritise own workload Knowledge of, and adherence to, General Data Protection Regulations 2018 Good keyboard skills Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of media Proactive and able to work on own initiative
Desirable
Knowledge of Trust Access Policy Knowledge of Referral to Treatment rules and guidelines Knowledge of, and adherence to, General Data Protection Regulations 2018
Attributes & Other Requirements Essential
Professionalism Caring Honest Accountable Responsible Attitude Interested in personal development. Flexible approach to hours and conditions
Desirable
Wiliness to travel to other trust sites
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 Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Castle Hill Hospital
Castle Road
Cottingham
HU16 5JQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)