Ward Clerk, Halifax

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

Salary: £25,272 per annum, pro rata.

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who enjoys the challenge of working in an environment where no two days are the same and who can provide administrative support to our Coronary Care Unit and Cardiology ward.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for providing all clerical/admin and secretarial support to, including a good working knowledge of all Trust electronic systems, and interact with the cardiology/cardiothoracic department at LGI. The post holder is required to deal with queries from patients, visitors and staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Participate in regular supervision.
• Attend all mandatory training.
• Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
• Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
• Carry out duties with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
• Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
• Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.

Qualifications

• GSCE Maths and English Grade 9‑2 (A*‑E)
• NVQ level 2 in business administration/customer service or equivalent admin experience
• Commitment to continuing professional development

Knowledge, experience & expertise

• Previous clerical, administrative and secretarial experience
• Knowledge of word processing and packages
• Excellent keyboard skills
• Experience working in the NHS
• Dealing with members of multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of Medical terminology
• Experience of EPR and Capacity Management

Communication and relationships (including management responsibilities)

• Good organisational skills/abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise own workload
• Good communication skills, able to communicate with all levels of staff
• Personal resilience in a critical care environment

Disclosures and DBS

You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard £26.40 or Basic £26.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including internal staff). You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.