Ward Higher Clerical Officer

3 weeks ago


Wishaw, United Kingdom NHS Scotland Full time

We are looking to recruit a permanent, part time Ward Higher Clerical Officer - Maternity/Neonatal, based at University hospital Wishaw within the Obstetrics department.

The shift rota for this post will be Monday to Sunday.

**Please note**: this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.

**JOB PURPOSE**
- To provide a high quality administrative service for medical and nursing staff. Exchange information with patients and staff on the admission, transfer and discharge of patients both verbally and in written format
- Provide an admin & clerical service including typing, reception duties and scanning to both clinical and non-clinical staff. This includes both hospital and community based midwifery / neonatal nursing teams within and out-with NHS Lanarkshire, medical staff and consultants.
- Provide admin cover in maternity / neonatal ward areas and internal offices.
- Provide support by training new and existing admin staff as well as ward staff in IT systems.
- Day to day maintenance of department requirements to ensure smooth running of department.

**KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB**
- SVQ Level 2 or equivalent with additional experience in an administration healthcare role.
- Knowledge of administrative procedures and systems, some of which are routine and non-routine activities such as answering queries, task related problem solving acquired through experience and training.
- Proficient in using various software packages including specialist maternity and neonatal systems such as Badger Electronic Maternity & Neonatal Records, Scottish Birth Record and TrakCare.
- Understanding of a range of processes and procedures in accordance with NHSL policies and guidelines.
- Ability to prioritise work and work using own initiative.
- Evidence of effective team working and dealing with change frequently.
- Evidence of strong communication skills with patients, consultants, medical staff members and colleagues.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Evidence of strong competence with relevant IT systems.

Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by** Nicola McGrotty, Operational Admin Manager at University Hospital Wishaw. **01698 366212**

‘In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
- Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.’
- Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations._
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