Ward Clerk- CCU (Sky C) Romford, England
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Ward Clerk and be part of the ward Cardiology team on the Coronary Care Unit (CCU).
You will be the first point of contact for patients, patient's relatives, other departments within the organisation and external Partners.
We are seeking a caring, reliable, organised and enthusiastic individual to provide efficient and effective clerical/administrative support to the nursing and cardiology team.
This role includes supporting and working alongside the Apprentice Ward Clerk covering seven day working which includes evenings and weekends.
If you have significant experience working in a ward clerk role in an NHS setting looking for a new opportunity then we want to hear from you.
For informal enquiries please contact:
Bridget Riordan, Senior Sister
01708 435000 ext 3141
[email protected]
To provide an efficient and effective clerical support service to nursing and medical staff within our CCU Department. The post holder will promote and encourage a caring and sympathetic environment for patient, relatives and staff ensuring that high standards of service are continually maintained. The nature of duties undertaken within this post dictates that strict confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Under the leadership of our Chair, Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive we provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south-west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic and Harold Wood Polyclinic.
We know we have more work to do to improve waiting times for urgent and emergency care, and this will be one of the many benefits of our closer collaboration with Barts Health. Working with them and with all our partners across north east London, we will find a sustainable solution to enhance patient care.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We’re also pleased to be part of the NEL Cancer Alliance.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Nichola Ceesay/Sarah Wood, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4176/4188.
Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
