Job summary Michelham Ward is an acute 21 bedded Gastroenterology ward.
Patients treated on the ward have a variety of Gastro needs.
Such as Crohn's disease, alcoholic hepatitis, Eating Disorders, Mal absorption Disorders, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Gastric cancers and acute Liver diseases.
It is also the cohort ward for the Trust for C difficile patients and we have a dedicated area to looking after Bariatric patients.
We are looking for a pleasant and caring Ward Clerk to join our efficient and professional team at Eastbourne District General Hospital.
You will have experience of dealing with the general public, be able to manage difficult situations.
The team on the ward is both friendly and supportive, with a strong commitment to providing a high standard of care.
If you have an ability to work calmly under pressure and feel you meet the following requirements:- A good communicator and enjoy meeting people.
Possess a polite and caring manner Have a good sense of humour Able to prioritise own workload If you are computer literate, Keyboard skills an advantage, but training will be given.
Main duties of the job You will have experience of dealing with the general public, be able to manage difficult situations.
The team on the ward is both friendly and supportive, with a strong commitment to providing a high standard of care.
About us We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective.
The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'.
Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme.
This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good general education including English and Maths GCSE grade C or above, or equivalent level of knowledge and experience Desirable Evidence of personal development Recognised relevant qualification such as: customer service, administration, secretarial, IT ( ECDL) Experience Essential Previous clerical/administration experience in a busy environment Experience of keeping accurate record keeping and filing systems Customer care/service Desirable Previous experience of working in the NHS or other healthcare setting