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Location
Salary
£23,615
Profession
Administrative and IT
Grade
Band 2
Deadline
15 Oct 2024
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
01 Oct 2024

Surgical Assessment Unit - Ward Clerk

Full Time - 37.5hours

An opportunity to join the Surgical Assessment Unit as a ward clerk for 37.5 hours per week. The post holder would need to provide a courteous, efficient and professional ward clerk service, making a valuable contribution to support patient care from the time of admission, transfer or discharge. The successful candidate would be the first contact point for all ward visitors and members of the multi-professional team so good interpersonal skills are essential.

We are looking for a well organized, enthusiastic individual to work within our dynamic team. You will need to be able to work flexibly and apply a methodical approach to a varying workload in what can be a fast paced, pressurized environment. You should be self-motivated, have excellent communication/interpersonal skills and have the ability to work on your own as well as part of a busy team where the work can be deadline driven.

Previous NHS clerical experience is desirable, and administrative and keyboard skills would be an advantage. The successful candidate will need an excellent telephone manner and must be able to deal efficiently with members of the public and all disciplines of hospital staff.

For further information, please contact ward manager Amy Clarke at amy.clarke45@nhs.net or tel 01905 763333 ext 30147

Use of manual and computerised systems including PAS, Bluespier, EZ notes, Sunrise tomaintain and check patient registration details and demographic information

Retrieve patient information

Record the issue and receipt of records on the PAS case note tracking system

To check EZ notes and ensure they are available for planned TCIs

Filing reports / correspondence / forms etc in an ordered manner, to facilitate the efficient retrieval of such documentation on request.

Repairing case notes folders

Making up new folders, registering patients

Ordering stationary suppliers when required

Inputting date for audits