Job summary
- Main area
- Admin
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (Some Weekend working will be part of this role)
- Job ref
- 388-6407292-A&C
- Employer
- Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- TSdft
- Town
- Torquay
- Salary
- £22,383 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Receptionist/Ward Clerk
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Receptionist/Ward Clerk to join our administrative team supporting the chemotherapy day unit and Turner ward at Torbay Hospital.
Working with colleagues in a friendly and supportive team where everyone has the opportunity to be the best they can be and contribute to high-quality service given to Cancer patients attending the Ricky Grant Day Unit and Turner Ward.
Working hours are 30 hrs per week, worked within an eight week rota to include some weekends and bank holidays.
The working day is from 08.00 to 18.00hrs .
For further information, please contact Alison King Practice Manager on 01803 655017
Main duties of the job
The team provide all administrative support including clinic preparation of hospital notes, appointments, reception, ward clerk duties and telephone calls on a rotational basis, covering both Ricky Grant Day Unit and Turner Ward.
The successful applicant will be educated to GCSE level with a IT experience and will have proven experience of working in an administrative role.
Attention to detail is a vital for this role together with accurate keyboard skills, good customer care skills and a pleasant manner to patients and staff. Knowledge of hospital systems would be of benefit.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to providing a positive and professional service which we achieve by dedication and motivation. We value honesty and respect, as everyone counts.
This role seeks to support the delivery of an effective, patient orientated, and values led service to Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. This includes the provision of high-quality administration and reception services to support the efficient and effective running of the Ricky Grant Day Unit and Turner Ward.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description / Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good standard of General Education to include GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent
- IT Skills
- Ability to Multi-task and Prioritise workload
- Proven experience of providing a Customer Focused Service
- Administration role experience
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Hospital IT systems
- Previous experience of Team working
- Healthcare setting experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Alison King
- Job title
- Non-Surgical Cancer Services Practice Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01803 655017
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