Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Child Health team as a Ward Clerk.



As a Ward Clerk, you will be responsible for a range of clerical and reception based duties within the Children's Wards. Your role will involve working closely with the clinical team, providing essential support, and assisting patients and their families with inquiries. The role is fast-paced and rewarding, offering you the opportunity to make a real difference in the hospital environment.



In addition to supporting the Children's Wards, you will also provide clerical support across the wider Child Health department. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a busy and dynamic hospital setting, with opportunities for professional development and access to the range of staff incentives that come with being part of the NHS.



If you're ready for a challenging yet fulfilling role, we'd love to hear from you!

Our successful candidate will be:

Self disciplined

Motivated

Empathetic

Able to prioritise workload

An effective communicator

Able to work as part of a team

A problem solver



The duties of this role include being a first point of contact for patients and visitors to the ward, undertaking Clerical tasks, organising transport for patients ordering supplies and eventually helping to develop new or less experienced staff. For more in depth details please see the attached and Person Specification.



We offer a supportive and friendly working environment actively encouraging our team to develop further within their roles. We are able to provide dedicated career pathways and great opportunities for continuing professional development.



Our Trust has a commitment to your support and well being and is able to offer a variety of benefits to its employees.



Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants



27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)



A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave



Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme



NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme



An extensive range of learning and development opportunities



Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers



For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment:

job description.



Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.



Working for the Trust



Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.



Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr. recruitment@nhs.net .



As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.



Armed Forces Friendly Employer



We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.