Job summary
- Main area
- Ward Clerk
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 152-C304.24A
- Employer
- Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Yeatman Community Hospital
- Town
- Sherborne
- Salary
- £14,169 p.a.
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Ward Clerk
Band 2
Job overview
We are looking for a enthusiastic Ward Clerk to join our busy and friendly teams between Rowan and Beech Wards
You will have strong organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative as well as working well as part of a wider team. You will be the primary point of contact for patients and staff for any administrative issues relating to the ward.
Employment in this post requires an Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Main duties of the job
To provide administrative and clerical support, while contributing to ensure an effective and efficient service.
To act as a first point of contact, on the telephone or face to face, for patients, visitors and other healthcare professionals.
The post will require the utilisation of good clerical, organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Working for our organisation
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact [email protected]
Person specification
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential criteria
- RSA Level 2 or equivalent level of IT skill
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent level of knowledge of office procedures
Job specific experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working within a customer focused environment
nformation Technology
Essential criteria
- Basic IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training OR Demonstrable experience of using word processing , spreadsheet, database and or presentation software to RSA II/lll or equivalent standard
Personal qualities/attributes
Essential criteria
- Evidence of good communication skills, both verbal and written
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
- Barbara Ludlow
- Job title
- senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01305 361502
- Additional information
Sister Shirley Richardson 01305 361524
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