Ward ClerkNHS

Job summary

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual for the post of Ward Clerk within the Trauma and Orthopaedic Team based at Sunderland Royal Hospital. You will possess excellent communication skills, be a forward thinker with pro-active approaching to problem solving.

You will be predominantly based at Sunderland however you would be expected to cover other areas over the Sunderland and South Tyneside sites to support service needs.

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information.

Main duties of the job

Applicants must have excellent organisational skills, be educated to GCSE standard, knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages (including Outlook and Excel), be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, prioritise and manage a busy workload, excellent telephone manner and be committed to delivering the best care to patients.

The ability to work comfortably within a large team is essential for this role.

Job description

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

• To provide a full range of clerical and reception duties supporting the professional qualified health care workers in the delivery of a quality service for all patients who attend the ward.
• To comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.