Receptionist/ Ward Clerk Job Vacancy in South Tyneside, England, UK

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Receptionist/wardclerk 15 hours to join the team on the SURGSDEC (surgical same day emergencycare and acute surgical unit).

We areseeking to appoint a motivated and dynamic ward clerk to support themultidisciplinary team. The applicant will be expected to be able to work aspart of a team, manage their own time and prioritise workload effectively.

The rolerequires good communication and interpersonal skills with good IT skills.

Main duties of the job

This wardclerk role provides the first point of contact to patients attending the unitfrom and from UECC (Urgent and emergency care centre). You will provideadministration support for the activity within the busy assessment area andsupport the medical and nursing staff in ensuring that patients attending havea positive experience.

The mainduties include:

• Greet all visitors to theward in a helpful and polite manner
• Assist with all enquiriesas possible
• Maintain accurateadmission, transfer and discharge information
• Ensure stationarysupplies are maintained

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values

AMBITIOUS – We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.

CARING – We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.

TOGETHER – We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.