Ward Clerk

Job overview

SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POST

Responsible for all administrative functions relating to the ward. Participate in the reception of patients and relatives in the clinical area and act courteously to all visitors. Works within set routines, policies and procedures/can use own initiative with patient enquiries.

Main duties of the job

The duties of the Ward Clerk, will include:

• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with their ward clerk colleagues to provide full administrative, reception and clerical support to the wards.
• Input and retrieve information from Cerner PR/Mediviewer
• Maintain data quality of all activity in the ward
• Manage patient case notes where required
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and families
• Provide cover for other ward clerks in the department during periods of absence

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.