Ward Clerk

Job overview

An opening has become available for a friendly and  enthusiastic  Ward Clerk to join our busy permanent Relief Team . The post holder will provide cover at a variety of bases across the trust sites depending on staffing requirements.

This post is full time,  Monday - Sunday working shifts between 7.00am and 21.00.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received

Please note, for Secondment roles before an application is submitted, please ensure you have received the appropriate approval and completed documentation required beforehand, as this may delay the process if an offer was to be made.

Main duties of the job

To provide a reception service, acting as first point of contact on the telephone or face to face, for patients, visitors and other healthcare professionals. To facilitate good communication with other wards and departments involved in patient care or ward/departmental functioning. To input data regarding all admissions, transfers and discharges onto Patient Administration System. To provide an efficient administration and clerical service to unit staff, visitors and patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To facilitate good communication with other wards and departments involved in patient care or ward/departmental functioning. To input data regarding all admissions, transfers and discharges onto Patient Administration System. To provide an efficient administration and clerical service to unit staff, visitors and patients.