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Ward Clerk - Acute Medical Unit

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
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Location
Salary
£23,615 per annum / pro rata
Profession
Administrative and IT
Grade
Band 2
Deadline
29 Oct 2024
Contract Type
Fixed term: 12 months (Covering Maternity Leave)
Posted Date
15 Oct 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Ward Clerk within our dynamic team within the Acute Medical Floor.

The successful applicant will need to have experience dealing with the general public; they will have good IT skills and remain calm under pressure in this challenging role. Good telephone skills, confidence and a positive helpful manner is essential. Duties will include answering the telephone, filing, using the Care Flow system and booking appointments.

AMU/AMA/SDEC is a fast-paced environment requiring the ward clerk to meet demanding targets and must also be a pivotal member of the team. We also have a Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) which provides same day care to medical patients.

The successful applicant will find this role challenging, exciting and rewarding. We look forward to welcoming you to our team and wish you every success.

The successful applicant will need to have experience dealing with the general public; they will have good IT skills and remain calm under pressure in this challenging role. Good telephone skills, confidence and a positive helpful manner is essential. Duties will include answering the telephone, filing, using the SEMA system and booking appointments.

Admin and clerical support within the acute medical floor based on AMA/AMU/SDEC. The successful candidate will often be the first face patients and relatives see when visiting the units, they must be a welcoming and compassionate individual, who can work independently and as part of a team.

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.