Ward Clerk - H3

Job overview

We now have a vacancy for a Ward Clerk to work on the Acute Renal ward H3.

You will provide a wide range of administrative and clerical duties to the ward / unit staff.

You will be responsible for the safe keeping and availability of all clinical records relating to patients and the smooth running of the ward / department office and will also provide general assistance to the ward / Unit Manager.

Main duties of the job

• General clerical duties as required within the department.
• Ensure patient case notes are available, maintained and up to date.
• Data input on the Patient Administration System (PAS), in line with Trust procedures and policies.
• Commitment to providing a high-quality patient focused service
• Provide general non-clinical advice, information, and guidance of ancillary services directly to patients, clients, relatives, and carers.
• Deliver and collect patient’s case notes, and if applicable x-rays, and investigations results from various locations throughout the hospital.
• Accurately file reports, notes & results efficiently.
• Ensure all ordering for the unit is completed timely whilst always considering the financial impact on the unit.
• To accurately process, record, store and maintain patient information on the relevant in-house IT systems.
• To accurately organise and communicate to patient using appropriate means
• To provide typing and photocopying support within the team

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

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We recognise that many people find interviews daunting and the conventional interview approach, of unseen questions, often impacts performance on the day. We are therefore sending interview questions, to candidates, in advance for this vacancy. If you are invited for interview you will receive your interview questions in advance of your interview date.