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Main area Trauma Unit Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Week one Monday/ Tuesday/ Wednesday, Friday 07:00-17:30, Saturday 07:00-15:00. Week two Monday/ Tuesday/ Wednesday 07:00 - 17:30 Friday 07:00-15:00) Job ref 193-6773993PCG Employer Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Berkshire Hospital Town Reading Salary £24,169 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 18/05/2025 23:59 NHS AfC: Band 2Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘ Good’with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence. At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.” We are C ompassionate in our thoughts, words and actions We are A spirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate We are R esourceful and responsible in the way we work and live We are E xcellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical. Job overviewBand 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: Monday/ Tuesday/ Wednesday 07:00-17:30, Friday 07:00-15:00 / Week Two: Monday/ Tuesday / Friday 07:00-17:30, Saturday 07:00-15:00). Main duties of the jobWe are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and organised individual to provide outstanding service to all who visit the department. You will be confident working within a team in a fast-paced environment and have excellent IT skills, be comfortable communicating with patients and colleagues at all levels and work quickly under pressure. You will be responsible for consistently and accurately carrying out your duties as well as the provision of a high quality and efficient service, providing this in a confident and courteous way to service users. You should have experience of working within an administrative environment, using multiple computer systems and managing data (electronic and paper-based). Full compliance with local procedures, deadlines and best practice will be a key part of the role. Working for our organisationDiversity is what makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding. Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview. If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342. Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team. Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesAnswer general enquires in a helpful and sympathetic manner. To ensure all correct data is entered onto hospital appointment system. To ensure the ward areas is kept well stocked with stationary, and photocopying as required. To ensure patients confidentiality is maintained. To maintain a professional approach whilst in clinical areas. Liaise on a daily basis with nurse in charge. Booking transport as requested and ensuring EDLs are completed in a timely manner. To be able to use the EPR system. Liaise with the facilities department on behalf of staff, logging maintenance requests. Person specificationQualificationsGood general standard of education to include Maths and English ExperienceExperience with Microsoft Office packages Previous administrative experience in an unsupervised capacity Previous experience in a hospital setting an advantage Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance Annual leave – 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff Employee Assistance Programme Money Advice Service Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff On-site nursery (based at RBH) Full educational library services Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles Bus to work scheme Excellent rail and bus links A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail. After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred Third party recruitment system (TRAC). All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, that as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are appointed to a post information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Appointment to any position is conditional on the satisfactory completion of the core NHS Employment Checks Standards. Information disclosed in your application will be checked and any offer of appointment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information or provide false or misleading information. All new appointments to the Trust, with the exception of executive positions, are subject to a 6 month probationary period. The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies. Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment. A smoke free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust’s sites. The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults. Employer certification / accreditation badgesThe postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.#J-18808-Ljbffr