Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Royal Victoria Infirmary)
Type: Part-time, Permanent (Thursday & Friday)
About The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a busy and dynamic organization, seeing over 6,500 patients every day. They have several sites, including the Freeman Hospital and the Royal Victoria Infirmary. They’re known for their cutting-edge services and innovative approach to healthcare. They offer a great range of staff benefits, too, so it’s worth checking those out.
Job Details
Benefits
- Be the friendly face that welcomes patients and visitors.
- Gain valuable administrative and customer service experience in a hospital setting.
- Work as part of a supportive team in the Respiratory Support Unit.
- Contribute to a high standard of patient care.
- Part-time hours offer excellent work-life balance.
- (See attached information or visit the Trust website for details on staff benefits.)
Requirements
- NVQ Level 2 qualification/experience or minimum of 4 GCSEs (grades A*-C/9-4) including English, or equivalent.
- Previous customer care/receptionist experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
About the Role
The Respiratory Support Unit is looking for a part-time Ward Clerk to join their team. This role is perfect if you are looking for a position where you can help keep things running smoothly, making a real difference for patients and the clinical team.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing comprehensive clerical support to the ward team.
- Facilitating smooth patient flow by liaising with other wards, departments, and external bodies.
- Managing administrative tasks, including telephone inquiries, record keeping, and scheduling.
- Ensuring patient records and information are readily available.
- Contributing to ward housekeeping and equipment maintenance.
- Providing training to other ward staff about your role (as needed).
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who need a Skilled Worker Sponsorship are welcomed. You will be considered the same way as other applicants during the selection process. Please find all information regarding UK Visas and Immigration on: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration.
Employer Details
Company Name: The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4LP
Website: https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us
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Application Process
Think you’re the person for the job? If you are ready to get started on a truly rewarding career, apply now via Trac (link in button below). Interview Date: 14 November 2024
Reference Number:
317-2024-44-23-DR
