Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Ward Clerk - Abingdon Community Hospital - OSRU
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Ward Clerk
Are you a people person looking for a new and exciting role in administration? This could be for you.
We're seeking a Ward Clerk to join us on a part-time basis in Abingdon Community Hospital.
You will be part of the admin team working on a part-time basis on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8-4 and Saturday 8-1. You should be motivated and enjoy working in a challenging and busy environment providing a comprehensive administration service.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive clerical and administrative services to the ward team, including managing referrals, maintaining the ward diary, answering telephones, and handling emails
- Assist with daily staffing level checks, update patient status boards, prepare documents for new admissions, and support the induction of new staff into electronic systems and processes
- Coordinate patient transport, manage visitor interactions, and ensure the ward photograph board is up to date to help patients and visitors understand the team
- Contact the Estates Department for repairs, report issues with medical devices, and ensure the maintenance of office and clinical equipment
- Act as a fire responder, manage health and safety protocols, handle patient satisfaction questionnaires, and ensure adherence to infection control policies
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About Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
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Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Linda Scott
- Job title: Operational Support Manager
- Email address: linda.scott@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01865 904892
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.
Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.
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