3 Exciting opportunities for motivated and organised individuals to join our Paediatric wards as a Ward Clerk working 30 hours Monday to Sunday for the Paediatric assessment unit and 30-hour post for our Paediatric inpatient HDU ward and Paediatric same day emergency care.
We are looking for individuals who are patient focused, have excellent administrative and communication skills, and are able to work well as part of an integrated team. The ability to prioritise and organise workloads working very closely with the nursing team and multi-disciplinary team.
This post would suit candidates who are proactive and able to work in a ward environment. The role is an active role supporting patient admissions, discharges, making appointments and follow up with speciality teams on a busy Paediatric assessment unit.
We would welcome applications from candidates without a level 3 business administrator qualification, which could be considered through ongoing personal development.
To work with limited supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing a clerical support service to medical and nursing staff at ward level within a busy Paediatric inpatient ward & same day emergency care unit. To display sensitivity and tact in dealing with patients and relatives.
To have a responsible outlook in order to cope with the unpredictable nature of ward activity, using prioritising skills and discretion to organise a daily workload to take account of deadlines and degrees of urgency.
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serve Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population . ” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for details on the main duties and responsibilities.
