Ward Clerk - Day Case Theatre Ward

Job overview

THEATRES, ANAESTHETICS, CRITICAL CARE, PRE-OP AND PAIN DIRECTORATE

DAY CASE THEATRE WARD

BAND 2 - PART TIME (30 HOURS PER WEEK)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team.

The post holder will be responsible for providing clerical support to the Day Case Theatre Ward (Day Surgery Unit). He/She will be required to work flexibly between Monday to Friday 07:00am to 20:00pm, which will be worked in line with the service needs of the Day Surgery Unit, Russells Hall Hospital & Corbett Hospital.

The post holder will be required to have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and be able to provide an efficient reception, telephone and clerical service. He/she must possess good organisational skills and have experience of using computer database systems and ideally hold an NVQ in Business and Administration. Previous experience in working within the NHS is essential.

Be part of our journey of continuous improvement, come and join us at the Dudley Group.

Main duties of the job

• Obtain complete medical records, including x-rays for all Day Case sessions. Investigate and locate any missing documentation.
• Ensure the patient's medical record is complete following discharge. Ensure discharge details entered onto patient care system and medical records forwarded to Clinical Coding.
• Arrange follow-up appointments and co-ordinate discharge arrangements as required.
• Ensure confidentiality of all medical records and information relating to patients.
• Obtain referral letters from secretaries or GP.
• Ensure patients notes are available for staff.
• Preparation of patients notes in relation to procedure and consultants preference.
• Check consultants clinics and obtain notes and book clinic appointments.
• Record all ward attendees both in register and on computer.
• Maintain medical records in good order; file reports and letters, ensuring all most recent reports are available.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.