About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity become available for a Ward Clerk to join the team in our Endoscopy Unit at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
The dedicated and friendly staff work flexibly to cover all specialities gaining a vast array of knowledge, skills and experience.
The successful candidate requires excellent organisational and communication skills, working with a wide range of the multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest patient quality care and experience.
Main duties of the job
This is a busy fast paced environment so you will be flexible in your approach to the role and respond appropriately to the demands of an ever-changing workload. Previous experience in endoscopy or gastro would be an advantage but not necessary.
You will also require to have good computer skills as you will be using the trust's digital systems. You will also be responsible for management of patient records, help facilitate admissions and discharges and book follow on referrals/appointments if necessary.
In addition, you will be required to assist in general administrative duties as directed by the Senior Nursing Team If you feel that you can meet this criteria and are eager to take on new challenges within the Department then please apply.
About us
We are very proud of the work ethic we have on the unit and the high standards of care we strive to deliver to all our patients.Teamwork is key and every person is essential in creating this positive teamwork ethic.
The successful candidate will be able to role model a continuous professional behaviour and demonstrate through personal behaviour the core values of the Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Education Essential
GCSE's in Maths and English Grades 9-4 (A-C) or equivalent experience Evidence of continued professional development
Skills Essential
Evidence of ability to deal with confidential and occasionally complex matters Ability to plan and organise own workload Evidence of standard level use of IT packages including Microsoft Office Good inter-personal and communications skills
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 Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)