Ward Clerk - Child and Adolescent Unit

Job overview

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to work as a ward clerk supporting the Child and Adolescent Unit.

The successful candidate will need to be forward thinking and be able to provide a full range of clerical duties to support the smooth running of the unit, they will be working in a team with our other Ward Clerks to ensure support to both the Assessment and Elective Surgery areas and the inpatient area.

Good organisational and communication skills are essential as well as a flexible approach to work.  Knowledge of health IT systems to include DCS  would be desirable although full training will be given.

The position will cover Monday - Saturday 7.30-20.00

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the ordering, filing and maintenance of patient records and the Digital Clinical System for Paediatrics. This may involve registering patients, discharging, planning appointments and keeping an up to date bed statement.

You will be expected to be able to communicate with a wide range of professionals, Consultants, doctors, nursing staff, and patients/relatives as well as the Ward Clerk team.

You will be expected to organise your own workload in order to maintain an efficient and professional service

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To provide a comprehensive administration and clerical service within the Child and Adolescent Unit.

The post holder will be required to understand ward systems, taking into account the needs of patients who require admission, transfer and discharge, and be expected to communicate with a wide range of professionals, consultants, doctors, nursing staff and patients/relatives and carers, organising own workload in order to maintain an efficient and professional service.