Ward Clerk; XN

The Emergency Department has an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic andhighly motivated individual to join their Ward Clerk team. The successful applicant will work as part of a team and be responsible for the provision ofa high-quality administrative service to the unit.

The prime responsibilities of the post holder will be to assist the nursing teams of the department witha variety of administrative and clerical duties. Some of these will ensurethe smooth and timely movement of patients through the department in accordance with the emergency care standard. It will also involve assisting the nurse in charge in a multitude of administrative tasks to ensure the continuous smooth running of the Ward.

A good standard of general education,previous clerical experience and excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. Previous hospital or experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams would be an obvious advantage.

Shift patterns

Longdays - 07:30-20:30

Nights- 20:15-07:45

Expected Shortlisting Date

03/10/2025

Planned Interview Date

14/10/2025

Applicants should be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people including hospital staff and the general public. In addition, the successful applicants should demonstrate excellent organisational skills, be able towork as part of a team and able to manage their own workload. The ability towork to tight deadlines and be committed to providing a welcoming, efficient,and caring service for our patients and their families is an essential partof this role.

The successful candidate should be computer literate and have agood working knowledge of clerical duties. Experience of using patient administration systems is an advantage particularly Symphony, howevertraining can be provided.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic highly motivated individuals who would like tojoin our busy and friendly team.

For further information or an informal discussion about this position please contact Adele Gardner .

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

To undertake administrative duties at ward level including the accurate andtimely recording of patient activity data on Trust systems. To undertakeclerical and related duties on the ward and enable Sister/Charge Nurse andother ward staff to concentrate more freely on direct patient care. This will involve considerable liaison withother departments and wards on behalf of the ward staff.

The jobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an environment for effective care.

JOB DIMENSIONS

The jobholder will work within an area caring for patients.

Leeds General Infirmary Hospital - 37.5 hours a week over a 7 day period with internal rotation to night duties, working opposite shifts to otherdepartmental clerks.

Weare looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who enjoys the challenge of working in an environment where no two days are the same and whocan provide administrative support to the ward at Leeds General Infirmary.

The successful applicant will work as part of a team and be responsible for the provision of a high quality administrative service to the ward.

Theprime responsibility of the post holder will be to assist the nurse in chargeof the ward with a variety of administrative and clerical duties to…