[ref. g21846922] Maternity Ward Clerk - NHS

Job overview

Maternity Ward Clerk - Fixed Term for 9 Months - 37.5 hours per week

We are looking for a bright and friendly individual who is enthusiastic to provide full administrative support to the maternity inpatient ward at Tameside General Hospital. The successful candidate for this Maternity Ward Clerk position will be able to use initiative to work independently, whilst also working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

You should possess good IT and interpersonal skills, and be able to demonstrate effective time management of your workload. Previous experience of administrative support or a Ward Clerk role is desirable.

You should be calm, organised and motivated, with a positive and flexible approach to your work. The role involves working independently, alongside ward staff, and having contact with patients and their families; therefore, excellent communication skills are essential.

• Admin and clerical support within the maternity department
• Obtaining, preparation and filing of case notes as appropriate
• Manage telephone enquiries
• Input and access data from electronic patient information systems
• General office duties, including, photocopying and typing
• Effective use of the relevant IT systems
• Have a basic knowledge of Child protection issues and reporting mechanisms as appropriate to Matron/Named Midwife for Child Protection

Working for our organisation

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Safety
• Care
• Respect
• Communication
• Learning

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person specification

Qualifications

• GCSE English
• Keyboard skills
• Basic knowledge of computerised systems
• Ability to work with the public
• Interpersonal skills
• Organisational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Lorenzo Computer Skills
• Knowledge of Hospital Systems
• Working in a Healthcare Setting

New colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome here at Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.

These terms and conditions are not applicable for Non-Executive positions.

Alongside this there are extensive training development opportunities with paid mandatory training, a protected training budget for staff and support for flexible working. We have an on-site Occupational Health Service to support you at work and have fast track access to physio, counselling and complimentary therapies.

At Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, we welcome applications from all candidates.

At the Trust we always adhere to the UK Visas and Immigration rules pertaining to right to work; candidates who do not hold UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) citizenship are required to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) to be eligible to apply for either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa which allows them to work in the UK, unless they have eligibility to work in the UK via another route.

To avoid disappointment, candidates wishing to apply for a role at the Trust who do not hold UK or Republic of Ireland citizenship and who would require a CoS from an employer, should carry out a self-assessment process to identify the likelihood of obtaining CoS by visiting Work in the UK.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) when writing job applications:

Full reliance on AI to write application can hinder chances of success at early stage of selection process as it cannot solely showcase how one’s knowledge, experience and skills meet job requirements. It is important that to give personal touch to supporting statement and strike the balance to avoid it sounding robotic.

We have added a disclaimer to our application process advising that the use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it then they are required to declare this.

Please enquire with [email protected] or pick up an application template in person from our office.

Further details regarding the post can be obtained by contacting a Recruiting Manager as per contact details below.

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