Job summary
- Main area
- Coronary Care Unit Medicine
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent: NA
- Hours
- Part time - 15 hours per week (This post is 3 hours per day 9-12 Monday - Friday)
- Job ref
- 050-AC531-0724W
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ysbyty Gwynedd
- Town
- Bangor
- Salary
- £22,720 pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Ward Clerk
Band 2
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
Ward clerk to provide administrative support to the nursing and medical team on CCU (coronary care unit) for acute unwell cardiac patients.
Applicants must have an extremely flexible approach to work as cover will be required over 5 days a week. They must have a pleasant personality and a positive approach to their work. Applicants must also have a good standard of education, be adaptable and have good organisational skills. A professional telephone manner is essential to receive and respond courteously to all telephone enquiries regarding patient care.
The ward clerks are an integral part of the ward team and the ward clerk position demands good team working and time management skills.
The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post.
Main duties of the job
To ensure comprehensive data quality for in patients on CCU. (coronary care unit). To support the nursing staff with administrative duties. Update ward lists. Deal with telephone calls. Ensure medical notes are available and filed accordingly.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Person specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Maths/English GCSE or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- NVQ 2 in Administration
- NVQ in Customer Service
- ECDL
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working with the public
- Working in a busy environment
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience working within the health care sector
- General experience of administration functions
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- IT/Computer literate
- Effective communication skills
- Welsh speaking
Desirable criteria
- PIMS / IFIT /
- Understanding of the importance of maintaining medical records
- Knowledge of data protection and patient confidentiality
- Understanding of risk management and health and safety
Values
Essential criteria
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Organised, punctual, reliable, self motivated
- trustworthy / confident
- team player / good telephone manner
- Able to maintain confidentiality / Open and Honest Communication
Desirable criteria
- Good sense of humour
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 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.
Welsh language skills are essential
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mrs Abi Townshend
- Job title
- Assistant Service Support Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 842475
- Additional information
Only work on Monday, Tuesday and Friday.
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