Job summary
- Main area
- Surgical Services
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Job ref
- 050-AC224-0424W
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ysbyty Gwynedd
- Town
- Bangor
- Salary
- £22,720 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Ward Clerk
Band 2
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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
The Ward Clerk will give efficient clerical assistance to the Unit. 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 ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post
Main duties of the job
The Ward Clerk is responsible to the Service Manager in providing an efficient clerical service across the wards
For accountability and development purposes, the Ward Clerk will be under the direct responsibility of the Service Manager.
The Welsh language requirements for this post are essential.
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.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications and/or knowledge
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate English and Mathematics to GCSE C Grade or equivalent level
- RSA Level 1 or equivalent
- Welsh speaking' (minimum of level 3)
Desirable criteria
- NVQ 2 Admin/Customer Care
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous Experience of office and administrative procedures
Desirable criteria
- Previous NHS experience
- WPAS User
- Oracle
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Able to use electronic information systems
- Able to contribute constructively to a team working environment
- Ability to use own initiative whilst understanding the need to seek advice from senior staff where necessary
- Able to communicate information clearly and sensitively in person and over the phone
- Knowledge of data protection and patient confidentiality
Desirable criteria
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are essential
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Gail Jones
- Job title
- Assistant Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 851428
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