Ward Clerk

at  Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

We have an exciting opportunity available as a Ward Clerk, based on the Later Life ward at Woodlands, but offering support to the other acute wards within the unit, as and when required.
The position is a full time post and an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to begin a career in the NHS. The successful candidate will build experience working in administration in a supportive and friendly team.
Successful candidates will need to demonstrate exceptional communication, interpersonal and customer service skills with an emphasis on team work.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

Data entry, typing, scanning, uploading to clinical systems and other general administrative office duties.
Sorting and distribution of incoming and outgoing mail.
Call handling, face to face liaison with service users, carers and colleagues.
Monitoring and ordering of stationery and other procurement requests.
To undertake any other appropriate tasks as requested by the Matron, Clinical Team Lead, or Senior Administrator to meet the needs of the service.
Previous experience of Trust IT system would be of benefit but not essential as all training will be provided.
Previous experience of all Microsoft packages is desirable in the successful candidate.
Some reception cover will be required but full training will be given.
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.
Benefits

BENEFITS INCLUDED WITH THIS ROLE ARE: -

NHS pension
Comprehensive in house & external training programmes
Career progression
Starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
Staff physio service
NHS discounts and many more.
We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic, conscientious and flexible candidate to support the changing needs and demands of our ward and support with a wide variety of administrative functions.
We encourage and support further training and development for our admin to support them to grow in their roles and progress within the Trust.
Please see job description and person specification for further information