Emergency Quadrant Ward Clerk

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Emergency Quadrant Ward Clerk to join the Emergency Care Directorate's Administration Team at Ysbty Glan Clwyd. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for patients, relatives and visitors to the Acute Assessment Unit's and must demonstrate a professional and sensitive manner and maintain confidentiality at all times. A good standard of education is required, previous experience of working in an administrative / customer service setting and have excellent communication skills. You will need to be able to work as part of a team and be efficient and organised with your own workload. You will join a friendly team who provides a variety of reception and administrative duties to assist the smooth running of the Acute Assessment Unit. You will also be required to provide support cover in other areas of the Emergency Quadrant., The Ward Clerk will give efficient clerical assistance to the Emergency Quadrant . The provision of an efficient clerical service is essential to ensure the speedy admission, discharge, and transfer of patients. By the nature of the duties, the Ward Clerk will be required to maintain strict confidentiality and will be expected to deal with patients and relatives with courtesy and discretion at all times. The Ward Clerk is responsible to the Ward Managers in providing an efficient clerical service across the Emergency Quadrant. For accountability and development purposes, the Ward Clerk will be under the direct responsibility of the Administration Manager. The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this role Working for our organisation If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Previous ward clerk experience and knowledge of the Welsh Patient Administration System (WPAS) is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided., Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.,

• Maths/English GCSE or equivalent experience, NVQ 2 in admininstration
• NVQ in customer service
• ECDL
Experience Essential criteria
• Sufficient months previous clerical/office/reception/ward duties
• Working with the public
• Working in a busy environment
Desirable criteria
• General experience of admin functions
Skills Essential criteria
• IT Computer Literate
• Effective communication skills
• Welsh Language
Desirable criteria
• WPAS/Casenote tracking/WCP/RADIS
• Understanding of the importance of maintaining medical records, Data protection and confidentiality, Ability to work without direct supervision
• Team player