Ward Clerk

In return for your hard work anddedication Wiltshire Health and Care offer an excellent range of benefitsincluding generous holiday entitlement, paid enhancements for bank holiday / night working (where applicable), NHS Pensions Scheme, an enhanced localinduction programme, extensive learning and development opportunities, healthand wellbeing initiatives, flexible working patterns, salary sacrifice schemesand much more!, Please see the attachedJob Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding therole and to access the full person specification.

This is an exciting opportunityfor an enthusiastic, reliable, and committed individual to join our busy andestablished team as a Ward Clerk on Mulberry Ward at Chippenham CommunityHospital. Mulberry Ward is a stroke unit consisting of 20 beds for theassessment and treatment of people who have had a stroke or have otherneurological conditions. The Ward Clerk is key to theoperational day to day management of the unit, working as part of the friendlymulti-disciplinary team. You will be responsible for undertaking a variety ofadministrative / clerical tasks, facilitating the patient journey from admissionto discharge. You will be a team player who isable to work on their own initiative, ensuring the team is supported andactively help to ensure the ward runs smoothly and efficiently and canprioritise your workload. The successful person will be able to work in a challengingand interesting environment and possess outstanding interpersonal andcommunication skills. You will be computer literate and conscientious and ableto deal with confidential service user issues. Previous experience of working ina customer care or patient care role as well as working in an administrativerole or office environment would be beneficial.,

• Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence., Essential
• NVQ Level II or equivalent.
• RSA I or equivalent in typing / word processing / ECDL or equivalent.
• Good general level of education, minimum grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
Desirable
• ICDL (or equivalent)
Experience Essential
• Knowledge of data protection and confidentiality.
• Proven ability to use computer effectively.
Desirable
• To have worked previously in a medical, health or social care environment.
• Office experience (can include administrative training)
  
  Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based healthservices, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHSpartnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health andcare to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.
There has never been a better time to join us. Communityservices are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population ofWiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of ourcommunity-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportiveteam who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, whichwere developed with our staff, patients and carers. If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know thatit is a great place to live and work : rolling countryside, bustling markettowns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and goodschools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment anda chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away.What are you waiting for?!