Ward Clerk - Endoscopy

Job overview

This post is for internal candidates to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust and Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust. If you are not currently working within either of these Trusts, your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.

We have an exciting opportunity become available for a Ward Clerk to join the team in our Endoscopy Unit at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

The dedicated and friendly staff work flexibly to cover all specialities gaining a vast array of knowledge, skills and experience.

The successful candidate requires excellent organisational and communication skills, working with a wide range of the multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest patient quality care and experience.

Main duties of the job

This is a busy fast paced environment so you will be flexible in your approach to the role and respond appropriately to the demands of an ever-changing workload. Previous experience in endoscopy or gastro would be an advantage but not necessary.

You will also require to have good computer skills as you will be using the trust's digital systems. You will also be responsible for management of patient records, help facilitate admissions and discharges and book follow on referrals/appointments if necessary.

In addition, you will be required to assist in general administrative duties as directed by the Senior Nursing Team. If you feel that you can meet this criteria and are eager to take on new challenges within the Department then please apply.

Working for our organisation

We are very proud of the work ethic we have on the unit and the high standards of care we strive to deliver to all our patients. Teamwork is key and every person is essential in creating this positive teamwork ethic.

The successful candidate will be able to role model a continuous professional behaviour and demonstrate through personal behaviour the core values of the Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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