Ward Clerk

**Ward Clerk | Thames Valley Hospital | Customer Service | Reading | Full time**

Spire Thames Valley Hospital are looking for a Ward Clerk to join their established team at their hospital located in Reading. This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in customer service who is IT literate and looking to progress into a Healthcare setting.

Spire Thames Valley is a state-of-the-art private hospital. We offer fast access to consultations with specialists in a wide range of treatments, supported by advanced imaging and diagnostic technology.

**Duties and responsibilities**:
To be a member of the ward team, responsible for providing administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the ward for patients, visitors and staff. To work with staff of all disciplines on the ward and other hospital staff as necessary to ensure an efficient service. To work in line with all relevant policies and procedures and be an integral member of the healthcare team contributing to the effectiveness and efficiency of the ward.
- Taking and collecting blood and samples to pathology
- Making follow up appointments for nurses and consultants
- Collecting patients from reception and showing them around the room
- Collecting x-rays, finding them; ringing secretaries, hospitals arranging taxies to collect them
- Liaising with outpatients/secretaries/consultants to extend clinics etc

**Who we're looking for**
- Strong customer service experience
- IT Literate
- Administrative skills
- Time management skills
- Driven, motivated personality

**Working Hours: Monday to Friday - to cover shifts from 6:30 am till 19:00pm and 6:30 - 14:30 on a Saturday**

**Benefits**:
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance

We commit to our employee’s well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

**_For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people. _**

About Us: Welcome to Spire Healthcare Careers - Here at Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. Everything we do works towards one vision; to provide the best care possible. We’re committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. Join us, and you’ll receive a warm welcome.

**Who are we?**:

- A profitable, successful business led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development.

About the Team: At Spire Thames Valley Hospital, we provide comprehensive diagnostic services and treatments in a comfortable and relaxed private hospital environment. You can get fast access to consultants who are experts in their field and can provide you with personalised treatments, all in a safe environment.