Ward Clerk

Job title:

Ward Clerk

Company

NHS

Job description

The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.An Exciting opportunity has arisen for a Ward Clerk to join the administration team in Bangor Hospital.The Ward Clerk will provide efficient clerical assistance to the ward. The provision of an efficient clerical service is essential to ensure the speedy admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.Main duties of the jobBy the nature of the duties, the Ward Clerk will be required to maintain strict confidentiality, and will be expected to deal with patients and relatives with courtesy and discretion at all times.The Ward Clerk is responsible to the Ward Managers in providing an efficient clerical service across the wards.About usIf you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.Date posted03 October 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£22,720 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number050-AC746-1024WJob locationsGwynedd HospitalPenrhosgarneddBangorLL57 2PWJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.Person SpecificationQualifications and/or KnowledgeEssential

• Able to demonstrate English and Mathematics to GCSE or equivalent Experience
• OCR/RSA Word Processing level 1 or equivalent experience
• Welsh speaking

Desirable

• NVQ II Admin/customer care.
• ECDL

ExperienceEssential

• Previous clerical/office experience

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• WPAS User
• Oracle

Aptitude and AbilitiesEssential

• Able to contribute constructively to a team working environment
• Ability to use own initiative whilst understanding the need to seek advice from senior staff where necessary
• Able to communicate information clearly and sensitively in person and over the telephone.

ValuesEssential

• Knowledge of patient confidentiality

Qualifications and/or KnowledgeEssential

• Work effectively under pressure in a clinical environment
• Flexible approach to working.
• Welsh Speaking

Desirable

• NVQ II Admin/customer care.

Person SpecificationQualifications and/or KnowledgeEssential

• Able to demonstrate English and Mathematics to GCSE or equivalent Experience
• OCR/RSA Word Processing level 1 or equivalent experience
• Welsh speaking

Desirable

• NVQ II Admin/customer care.
• ECDL

ExperienceEssential

• Previous clerical/office experience

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• WPAS User
• Oracle

Aptitude and AbilitiesEssential

• Able to contribute constructively to a team working environment
• Ability to use own initiative whilst understanding the need to seek advice from senior staff where necessary
• Able to communicate information clearly and sensitively in person and over the telephone.

ValuesEssential

• Knowledge of patient confidentiality

Qualifications and/or KnowledgeEssential

• Work effectively under pressure in a clinical environment
• Flexible approach to working.
• Welsh Speaking

Desirable

• NVQ II Admin/customer care.

Expected salary

£22720 per year

Location

Bangor, Gwynedd

Job date

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 07:24:57 GMT

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