Job summaryAre you someone who enjoys a challenge, thrives in a fast-paced healthcare setting, and can work both independently and as part of a large team? If so, we have the perfect role for you!We are seeking to recruit a professional and enthusiastic Ward Clerk for a full-time position. As the welcoming face of our unit, you will play a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations and providing excellent customer service.Main duties of the jobAdministration and Process Control: Ensure smooth application and control of all administration, clerical, and computer processes.Effective Communication: Provide effective communication to both patients and staff to enhance patient care.Information Management: Record, restore, and supply information using a paper-based filing system (alphabetical or numerical).Document Preparation: Prepare, print, save, and store documents and letters using a computerised system.Accurate Record-Keeping: Accurately record patient attendances on the hospitals computer system PAS, including inpatients, day cases, and ward attenders.About usWe are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:Flexible working opportunities;Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;Subsidised staff parking (currently free);Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and PeterboroughWe strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesIf you are interested in this post then please ensure that you have read the full job description that is attached to this vacancyPerson SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssentialLiterate & NumerateExperienceEssentialCustomer Care ExperianceDesirableClerical ExperienceAdministrative experiance in a health care environmentKnowledgeEssentialComputer/IT SkillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Employer detailsEmployer nameNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation TrustAddressHinchinbrooke HospitalHinchinbrook park,Huntingdon TownPE29 6NTEmployer's websitehttps://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)