Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Ward Clerk
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Ward Clerk
Ward Clerk Vacancy – Acute Respiratory Care Unit
About the Role
A vacancy has arisen for a dynamic and forward-thinking Ward Clerk on the Acute Respiratory Care Unit at Fairfield General Hospital.
This is a 40-bedded mixed-sex ward caring for patients under Respiratory, Medical, and ENT specialities. Operating in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, we are looking for a Ward Clerk to provide exceptional administrative and clerical support to the medical and nursing teams.
The role is ideal for candidates with a proactive attitude, excellent organisational skills, and a desire to work efficiently in a busy healthcare setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Welcoming patients and visitors to the ward
- Answering the ward telephones, directing calls to medical and nursing staff, and ensuring clear, efficient communication
- Filing medical notes and managing ward information systems, including leaflets and nursing documentation
- Processing and utilising clinical systems, including:
- Supply chain management
- Patient Centre
- E-Procurement
- Providing organisational and clerical support to clinical teams
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Requirements
- Previous experience in an administrative/clerical healthcare role is desirable but not mandatory
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-moving environment
- Computing and clinical systems proficiency is a requirement
About the Organisation
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) delivers hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues work across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, helping to save and improve lives.
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We are committed to delivering consistently high standards of care and showcase our dedication through our core values: ✔ Aims to care for all staff and patients ✔ Says thanking you and actively appreciates others ✔ Inspires positive change and growth
Career and Benefits
Joining NCA offers: ✔ A purpose-driven role with opportunities for career progression ✔ Flexible working and protective hours for health and wellbeing activities ✔ A competitive benefits package, including:
- A fantastic annual leave allowance
- Opportunities for personal growth and development
- Improved work-life balance
Contact Information
For further details or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:
Ward Managers
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Victoria Lockett
- Email: victoria.lockett@nca.nhs.uk
- Telephone: 0161 778 3101
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Karen Mills
- Email: karen.mills2@nca.nhs.uk
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