NHS
Job title:
Ward Clerk – Acute Cardiac Unit- Band2
Company
NHS
Job description
PLEASE NOTE; The start date for this post will be no earlier than May 2025Pilgrim Hospital is situated on the outskirts of the market town of Boston and serves the population of the whole of South and Mid-Lincolnshire providing emergency and acute inpatient care, elective and emergency surgery, outpatient services and much moreACU is a 16 bedded unit that comprises with combination of male and female patient.The team have been established over a number of years and are professional, knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming.The position offers shifts Monday to Friday (08:00-16:00).Main duties of the jobThe post-holder will be an integral part of the team ensuring that it runs smoothly on a day to day basis.The post holder is essentially the first point of contact for relatives to the unit and as such it is imperative that they have the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately according prevailing situations.It is imperative that the post holder understands the sensitive nature of this role and adheres to the Trust’s confidential policy at all times.The ward clerk will undertake clerical work, necessary in the efficient running of the Acute Cardiac Unit, and will need to work without supervision, using their own initiative when dealing with enquiries and passing them onto the appropriate person.The post also demands the ability to communicate at all levels with patients, relatives and medical colleagues to maintain a high standard of service to meet the needs of the patients.Informal visits welcomed and actively encouraged to fully appreciate the role.About usUnited Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).Date posted29 January 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£23,615 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number357-PR-1883-24Job locationsPilgrim HospitalSibsey RoadBostonPE21 9QSJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWhat should you do next?Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesWhat should you do next?Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Ability to use basic data input/word processing
- Basic general secondary education
Desirable
- MEDWAY Training
Previous ExperienceEssential
- Working in a customer care/administration environment
Desirable
- Previous experience in a Hospital/care environment
Knowledge, Skills & AptitudesEssential
- Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
Desirable
- Good organisational skills
Specific RequirementsEssential
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Ability to produce clear, concise and informative information
- Willing to adopt new working practice
Desirable
- Prepared to undertake training relevant to the post
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Ability to use basic data input/word processing
- Basic general secondary education
Desirable
- MEDWAY Training
Previous ExperienceEssential
- Working in a customer care/administration environment
Desirable
- Previous experience in a Hospital/care environment
Knowledge, Skills & AptitudesEssential
- Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
Desirable
- Good organisational skills
Specific RequirementsEssential
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Ability to produce clear, concise and informative information
- Willing to adopt new working practice
Desirable
- Prepared to undertake training relevant to the post
Expected salary
£23615 per year
Location
Boston, Lincolnshire
Job date
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 07:58:40 GMT
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