Children's Ward Clerk

Job overview

This post is Fixed term/Secondment until 31.03.2027 to meet the needs of the service.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

An opportunity has arisen to join a busy Children's ward providing comprehensive administrative support to the nursing staff and doctors within the unit.

The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post. minimum level 3

Main duties of the job

We are looking for colleagues with experience of admin and clerical duties, who have good interpersonal and organisational skills and who will be able to work well within our existing team.

You will need to have a flexible approach to work, be reliable, adaptable and have good organisational skills. A pleasant telephone manner and good communication skills are essential to receive and respond courteously to all telephone enquiries regarding patient care.

You will also be computer literate with experience of Microsoft Office, be a team player and able to maintain confidentiality. Applicants must also have a good standard of education.

Main duties of the role involve data inputting, admitting and discharging patients, answering the telephone, dealing with families, preparing case notes and filing.

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.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Welsh language skills are essential