Ward Clerk Team Leader

The Ward Clerk Team Leader is an integral part of the IGSM ward team, they will supervise the ward clerk team ensuring the wards are appropriately staffed and that the team are supported to undertake a range of administrative duties to support the running of the ward, under the daily direction of the Nurse in Charge with overall line management from the Deputy Operational Manager., · To provide day to day leadership to the IGSM band 2 Ward Clerk team.
· To always represent IGSM in a professional manner.
· To be the first point of contact for Ward Clerks seeking guidance or support with daily tasks.
· Implement staff rotas to meet the needs of the service, considering staffing levels, priorities, and last-minute changes/needs.
· Provide Ward Clerk Cover to the base wards once Ward Clerk Team have finished for the day, and for sickness and annual leave across all IGSM wards when required.
· Development of appropriate training package(s) for new starters, including delegation of training provision to experienced Ward Clerks within the team.
· Oversight and responsibility for the maintenance and updating of procedural documentation, directly pertinent to the Ward Clerk team.
· Ensure Ward Clerks receive regular on-to-ones, appraisals, mandatory training, and opportunity to sign off job specific competencies, as required.

Working for our organisation
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals is an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives., This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for the maximum period of 12 Months. Where there is potential, the secondment/fixed term contract may finish early, or in the first instance, the secondment/fixed term contract may be extended due to the internal/external secondment of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and secondments in relation to the substantive post holder. Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience of operating NHS systems and have excellent organisation and communication skills.

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we'll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.