Ward Clerk

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a ward clerk to join ward MAU. This is a busy triage area which is an emergency portal for pregnant women and women in the immediate postnatal period

We are looking for a candidate who has excellent communication skills and teamworking ability. You will join a friendly and cohesive team of midwives, maternity support workers and the medical workforce.

Main duties of the job

Role Summary

The post holder will be responsible for daily up keep of Careflow and will also have access to K2 maternity system. The post holder will provide administration services to the medical and midwifery workforce as well as providing reception cover. The post holder will be expected to work on their own initiative in accordance with management requirements and will be responsible for the standard of their own work. The nature of the work requires someone who is aware of patient confidentially, trustworthy and with the ability to deal professionally and effectively with all staff and the public.

All aspects of the work must be carried out in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures in respect of maintaining patient confidentiality and Health & Safety.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile can select your preferences upon application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE Maths Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent GCSE English Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent NVQ level 2 in relevant subject

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Knowledge and understanding of data protection IT/Computer skills

Desirable

Understanding of the role and own professional boundaries

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