Ward Clerk - Stockport Eye Centre

Filing - tracking and ordering of medical case notes.

Answering queries not only over the phone but in person as well.

Helping the multidisciplinary team with information they require.

Booking of transport; in a timely manner for appointments or discharge.

Ordering of office supplies and ward supplies.

The post holder must have good experience of IT systems.

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed

If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £26.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorshipunder the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting theminimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

o NHS pension scheme membership

o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further

o NHS Staff discounts

o Cycle to work scheme

o Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt

o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Essential: - Good general education (include. Maths and English GCSE or equivalent) or equivalent experience; - ECDL or equivalent IT skills/experience

Essential: - Experience of working in an administrative environment; - Experience working 'face to face' with the general public as part of a team

Desirable: - Previous NHS Experience

Essential: - Excellent communication skills at all levels; - Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload; - Proficient user of IT including Microsoft; - Flexible and eager to learn new skills; - Ability to cope in a busy working environment under pressure

Essential: - Microsoft Office/Windows

Desirable: - Patient administration System; - Knowledge of NHS policies and procedures