Job summary
- Main area
- Medicine
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 372-MED2410
- Employer
- Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ward 3
- Town
- Huddersfield
- Salary
- £24,169 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/05/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 30/05/2025
Employer heading
Ward Clerk
NHS AfC: Band 2
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.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us. Find out more - Why Choose CHFT?
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/
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 busy assessment unit.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for providing all clerical/admin and secretarial support to ward 3 including a good working knowledge of all Trust electronic systems. The post holder is required to deal with queries from patients, visitors and staff.
Working for our organisation
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.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One culture of care underpins our Four Pillars by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- English GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent or high level of literacy skills demonstrated within application
- Competence based level 2 Qualification e.g. NVQ level 2 in business administration/customer service or equivalent admin experience
- Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role
Knowledge, experience & expertise
Essential criteria
- Previous clerical, administrative and secretarial experience
- Literacy Skills
- IT skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience working in the NHS
- Understand the importance of record keeping
- Knowledge of Medical terminology
- Experience of EPR and Capacity Management
- Dealing with members of multidisciplinary teams
Communication & relationships
Essential criteria
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to work in a busy environment
- Able to use own initiative
- Aware of own limitations/ level of competence
- Good communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Plan delegated workload
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
- Tara Leach
- Job title
- ward manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07825366190
- Additional information
Charlotte Bowdell
Matron
[email protected]
07767008534
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Workforce and Organisational Development
Acre Mill
Acre Street
Lindley
Huddersfield
HD3 3EB
- Telephone
- 01484 343369
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