Ward Clerk - Theatre Admissions Unit

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for  a  experienced ward clerk/ receptionist to join the team in the Theatre Admissions Unit in The Royal Liverpool Hospital.

The Theatre Admissions Unit (TAU) is a large ward area made up of 18 side rooms and 4 'bays' that hold 7 patients. It is a fast paced and dynamic ward/unit that admits all TCI's for the hospital for varying specialities, including but not limited to Urology, Colorectal, HPB, General Surgery, Interventional Radiology and Ophthalmology.

TAU prepares the patients for theatre and also provides post operative care to the day case patients who do not need an overnight stay.

The post holder is expected to assist the Ward/Unit team in providing the highest possible standard of pre and post operative care for patients and their families/carers.

Main duties of the job

Reception is staffed 10am till 6pm Monday to Friday

First point of contact for visitors, patients and staff.

Telephone enquiries

Liaising with all staff and departments across the Hospital

Training will be provided

Booking  outpatient appointments within specialities for post operative patients

Preparing notes for patients TCI'S

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Work 10am-6pm Monday to Friday
• Undertake a range of clerical  to ensure a smooth-running service, this may involve: Reception/telephone duties Basic computer skills Obtaining case notes/x-rays Filing
• Reception/telephone duties
• Basic computer skills
• Obtaining case notes/x-rays
• Filing
• Act as messenger in the absence of other more appropriate person e.g. to other wards, laboratory, Medical Engineering etc.
• Complete maintenance repair forms
• Monitor and maintain adequate stock levels of stationary, ward provisions, clean linen etc. completing as necessary requisitions forms for authorisation
• The post holder shall, as necessary, provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.
• The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.