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Orthotics Clerk
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 13 hours per week (Afternoons only)
Job ref
176-S-6596428
Employer
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Peterborough City Hospital
Town
Peterborough
Salary
£23,615 pro rata per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/09/2024 23:59

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Orthotic Clerk - Peterborough

Band 2

Job overview

Join Our Team: Become an Orthotics Clerk in a Dynamic Environment!

We are looking for a dedicated Band 2 Orthotics Clerk to join our busy Orthotics department at Peterborough City Hospital.

Are you ready to take on a rewarding part-time role where you’ll be the key point of contact for patients, visitors, and staff? This job-share position offers 13 hours per week, with negotiable afternoon hours, providing flexibility to fit your schedule.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Strong communication and organisational skills.
  • Ability to handle patient interactions with professionalism and care.
  • Experience with IT systems like PAS, eTrack, ICE, and Evolve (training provided).

Why Join Us? This role offers the chance to be part of a dedicated team, contributing to the smooth running of essential healthcare services. You’ll gain valuable experience in a supportive environment, with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and become an integral part of our Orthotics team at Peterborough City Hospital!

Main duties of the job

  • Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Orthotics department.
  • Manage appointments efficiently and ensure patients receive accurate information.
  • Liaise with various departments and suppliers to ensure smooth operation.
  • Handle clerical tasks, including managing patient records, preparing clinics, and processing orders.

 

Working for our organisation

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
  • Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
  • Flexible working opportunities;
  • Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
  • Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
  • Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
  • Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
  • On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
  • Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
  • Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.  Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more details about the role, please review the job description and person specification. This will provide comprehensive information about the position.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Good general education, preferably GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths
  • Commitment to personal and professional development

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of using MS Office, particularly MS Word, Outlook and Excel
  • Previous administration experience
  • Experience of dealing with the general public
Desirable criteria
  • Recent relevant NHS experience

Key Skills

Essential criteria
  • Good verbal communication skills with the awareness of the need for confidentiality at all times
  • Self-motivated, well organised with ability to take responsibility of own work
  • Has a positive approach to customer care

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveDisability confident leaderInvestors in People: GoldMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into healthDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldArmed Forces Covenant

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sarah Dunne
Job title
Orthotic Co-ordinator
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01480423136

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Resourcing Department
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE29 6NT
Telephone
01480 847491
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