Child Health Ward Clerk
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Torquay
Contract type: Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Child Health Directorate as a band 2 Ward Clerk to join our friendly team of ward clerks.
We are looking for a ward clerk to cover hours to support the service through the week.
The hours can be negotiable but it is anticipated that the hours will be upto 3 days a week which could include an occasional 7.30pm finish and a morning over a weekend on a rota basis.
You will be working within a friendly team of ward clerks who are required to provide reception and administrative support to the clinical and nursing team as well as being the first point of contact for patients, parents, carers and visitors to the wards.
You will need to be organised with good communication skills as well as the ability to work in a busy ward area that can be challenging and demanding.
To provide administrative support within an acute setting for Child Health across all ward areas, to include Louisa Cary Ward, Short Stay Paediatric assessment unit (SSPAU) and Special Care baby unit (SCBU).
The post holder will provide reception and administrative support to the Clinical and Nursing Team within each ward area.
You will be a valued team member who is vital to the smooth running of the wards.
Child Health is sometimes referred to as a mini hospital , the department looks after all manner of childhood hospital admissions and outpatient pathways from 0-18 yrs. The Admin team are integral to these pathways be they acute or in our various outpatient settings. Often the 1st point of contact on both Louisa Cary ward and and paediatric assessment unit for parents, professionals and service users our knowledgeable staff are always there to help when needed.
You will be the first contact with the ward for many relatives so your communication skills will be excellent.
You are more than welcome to ring and arrange an informal visit.
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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Suzanne Payne Job title: Practice Manager Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01803 656933
Please contact Suzanne for more information about the job and hours and to arrange a visit 01803 655842
We are looking for a ward clerk to cover hours to support the service through the week.
The hours can be negotiable but it is anticipated that the hours will be upto 3 days a week which could include an occasional 7.30pm finish and a morning over a weekend on a rota basis.
You will be working within a friendly team of ward clerks who are required to provide reception and administrative support to the clinical and nursing team as well as being the first point of contact for patients, parents, carers and visitors to the wards.
You will need to be organised with good communication skills as well as the ability to work in a busy ward area that can be challenging and demanding.
To provide administrative support within an acute setting for Child Health across all ward areas, to include Louisa Cary Ward, Short Stay Paediatric assessment unit (SSPAU) and Special Care baby unit (SCBU).
The post holder will provide reception and administrative support to the Clinical and Nursing Team within each ward area.
You will be a valued team member who is vital to the smooth running of the wards.
Child Health is sometimes referred to as a mini hospital , the department looks after all manner of childhood hospital admissions and outpatient pathways from 0-18 yrs. The Admin team are integral to these pathways be they acute or in our various outpatient settings. Often the 1st point of contact on both Louisa Cary ward and and paediatric assessment unit for parents, professionals and service users our knowledgeable staff are always there to help when needed.
You will be the first contact with the ward for many relatives so your communication skills will be excellent.
You are more than welcome to ring and arrange an informal visit.
Why work with us - 1 (pagetiger.com)
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Suzanne Payne Job title: Practice Manager Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01803 656933
Please contact Suzanne for more information about the job and hours and to arrange a visit 01803 655842
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