Paediatric Ward Clerk

Do you have a passion for children's services?

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Band 2 Ward Clerk on the Paediatric Ward at Russell's Hall Hospital. The Children's Ward comprises of a PAU, HDU, Day case and Adolescent area. It is an exciting time in children's services, and we strive to put the children at the heart of everything we do and ensure good quality care is always given.

The Children's Ward is a busy and challenging environment, and the successful applicants will need to be motivated and flexible to meet the needs of the service. The role will cover weekend day cover (both Saturdays and Sundays) and Bank Holiday cover as well as weekday working. The shifts are earlies (8-4), lates (10-6) and weekends (9-5).

Previous experience in a clerical role is essential.

For further information please contact Louise Garratt, Lead Nurse Paediatrics on

ext 3042

To provide clerical, administrative and reception duties for the Paediatric Department. To contribute to efficient and effective paediatric care by ensuring all children's records are maintained correctly from admission to discharge.

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as BAME, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.

We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

• GCSE pass in English Language & Maths Grade C or above or equivalent

• Able to work flexibly
• Good telephone manner

• Previous administrative and clerical experience
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Able to use IT systems (OASIS, IFIT, SUNRISE, WELLSKY)

• Able to relate to the general public calmly and in a professional manner
• Able to deal with a steady flow of work and sudden episodes of heavy influx of work
• Able to work with the multidisciplinary team

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.