Ward Clerk; Orthopaedic Trauma Unit

Band 2 Ward Clerk (Orthopaedic Trauma Unit)

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our busy Orthopaedic Trauma Unit.

You will work in a culture that puts the patient first, where our colleagues feel proud of their role and are valued for their contribution.

This is a full‑time position for 37.5 hours per week (two‑week rotation pattern:
Week One:
Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 07:00‑17:30, Tuesday 10:00‑17:30 OR Tuesday 07:00‑15:00; Week Two: Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 07:00‑17:30, Friday 10:00‑17:30 OR Saturday 07:00‑15:00).

• Provide outstanding service to all who visit the department and maintain a high quality and efficient service in a confident and courteous manner.
• Work confidently within a team in a fast‑paced environment, communicating with patients and colleagues at all levels and working quickly under pressure.
• Consistently and accurately carry out duties in accordance with local procedures, deadlines and best practice.

• Experience of working within an administrative environment.
• Proficient use of multiple computer systems and management of electronic and paper‑based data.
• Excellent IT skills and the ability to work quickly under pressure.

Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play.

The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our “CARE” values: Com passionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.