Job overview
We are looking for a ward clerkto be an active member of the multidisciplinary team on an acute cardiology ward. The successful applicant will work on a 36 bedded acute cardiology ward at James Cook University Hospital inclusive of a 9 bedded Cardio monitored Bay
Main duties of the job
Main duties include: general admin, answering the telephone and passing on messages, responding to emails, scanning documents, liaising with secretaries, dealing with confidential waste. Updating E-Camis, admissions, discharges etc. Booking appointments, transport, liaising with SERCO services. Locating, requesting, checking and filing notes.
Working for our organisation
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers Novice leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
1. Well developed computer skills
Experience
Essential criteria
2. Previous experience of working in a clerical environment
Qualifications
Essential criteria
3. GCSEs A-C or equivalent qualification / experience
4. NVQ 2 in Business Administration or equivalent experience.
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.