Ward Clerk

Job overview

We are looking to recruit a ward clerk to provide admin support for Pembleton Ward on The Manor Site. This is an in-patient unit caring for female patients with a diagnosis of dementia.

This is a part time job share post,  working Monday and Tuesday 9am - 5pm, 15 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be required to work as part of an integrated and skill mixed team, providing effective and efficient admin support admin support to the ward.

Computer skills will be required as duties will include data inputting, collating data information for bed stays, ordering equipment, food and general supplies.  You will also be taking timely and accurate messages, complete fire warden duties, sending e-mails, scanning documents, keeping up-to-date patient records, patient records tracking, sorting the post and deliveries and arranging sick notes.

We are looking for individuals who are able to multi-task under pressure and work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. The role will require you to provide ward clerk admin support to the Ward Manager and ward staff and a large proportion of your day will be ward based working with the team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are seeking an individual with a positive approach to change who are supportive of service improvements and are able to demonstrate our Trust’s visions and values of compassion, respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity.

In addition, you will need to be confident and able to liaise with a wide range of staff, service users and stakeholders and be able to work autonomously and also as part of a team. A high standard of customer care is required to be provided at all times, using tact, discretion and sensitivity.

This is an excellent career development opportunity for self-motivated and enthusiastic individuals who wish to pursue an administrative career in the NHS.