Ward Clerk

Ward 3 Ward Clerk, working 37.5 hours per week (Mon - Fri). This is a permanent position working in a Band 2 role.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become a full time, permanent Ward Clerk on ward 3 in West Cumberland Hospital. We are looking for a highly motivated, competent and professional Ward Clerk to work within a stroke/rehab ward.
As Ward Clerk you will act as the focal point for the admission ward area and their team, confidentiality being the key issue at all times. You will provide a high standard of administration support to the Ward Manager, medical staff and their team, interacting with other departments, patients and their visitors
Undertake general clerical duties in the clinical area including completing records, filing, photocopying/scanning, handling mail and filing in case notes.
Provide an accurate account of bed management e.g. admissions, transfers and discharges.
Answer the telephone, relaying any relevant messages when required.
Book any appointments needed for patients and ensure the patients are informed of times and dates.
Assisting the nurse in charge with the smooth flow and running of the unit.
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time’:

- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
**Disclosure and Barring Service**:
**Standard Check**: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
**Enhanced Check**: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
- Subject to eligibility

Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.