Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Ward Clerk
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Ward Clerk
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Ward Clerk to join the Team at Glan Clwyd Hospital.
To work as a member of a team providing an efficient and comprehensive clerical support service for the Ward thereby supporting the delivery of high quality service to patients and staff within the Department.
This is a great opportunity to work in and part of the NHS and support your communities with their Health Care.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for patients, relatives and visitors to the Ward and must demonstrate a professional and sensitive manner and maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Working as part of the Ward Team the post holder will be required to give efficient clerical support to the nursing staff on the Ward.
- Applicants must also have a good standard of education, be adaptable and have good organisational skills. A professional telephone manner is essential to receive and respond courteously to all telephone enquiries regarding patient care.
- Previous Ward Clerk experience and knowledge of the Patient Administration System (WPAS) is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
- The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post.
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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.
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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
Other
Essential criteria
- Welsh Speaker (level 3 and above)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Sufficient previous clerical/office/reception/Ward duties
- Working with the public
- Working in a busy environment
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience working within the health care sector.
- General experience of administration functions.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills
- IT Skills
- Welsh speaking - minimum level 3 required
Desirable criteria
- WPAS Case note tracking WCP RADIS.
- Understanding of the importance of maintaining medical records
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of data protection and patient confidentiality
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