Relief Ward Clerk

Job overview

Are you looking for a new challenge or career step?

Do you want to play a key role in improving the experience of our patients?

Do you want to be part of an innovative and highly motivated administrative team, making positive changes happen daily?

If so, this could be the role for you!

An exciting opportunity has  arisen for a permanent Relief Ward Clerk to join our team, and work on various wards within Scarborough Hospital.

The working days are Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day, 08:00 - 16:00, however you may be required to work 07:00 - 15:00 or 12:00 - 20:00 occasionally, depending on which ward you are covering on.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

This fast paced environment provides care for patients admitted from GP consultations and clinic appointments within the hospital, and via the Emergency Department. The successful applicant will be expected to cover all wards across the hospital. Interested applicants must have excellent communication skills, be a good team player and enjoy meeting and working with the public.  Computer skills are also a requirement for the position and NHS experience would be an advantage; however, full training will be given to the successful applicant on use of the hospital computer systems.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.  We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.  If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.[email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.  It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.  We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers.  This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.