Ward Clerk

2 weeks ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Full time

To Support the ward staff and senior clerical staff in the administrative and clerical processes and procedures associated with the running of a clinical service in support of excellent care for patients and their careers.


  • Be the first point of contact for staff, visitors and callers, respond to enquiries as appropriate and answering and directing calls
  • Using the Trust's IT systems ensure patient case notes and relevant paperwork are updated and readily available, filed correctly in the ward trolley for the entirety of the patients stay on the ward
  • Use the trust IT systems to reflect patient movements including admit, transfer and discharge patients and clinical attendances, always make sure the patient demographics are up to date and follow up appointments are booked
  • Register new patients, source and retrieve case notes from the trust and other hospitals liaising with the medical records department


We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals.

We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.


Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.


We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.

Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do

They are:

  • We focus on what matters most
  • We treat others how we would like to be treated
  • We are passionate and creative in our work
  • We do what we say we are going to do
  • We are one team and we are best when we work together


Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.


About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: )

KEY RESULT AREAS
Patient information & administrative duties

  • Produce temporary files for patients admitted onto the ward
  • Using the Trust's IT systems ensure patient case notes and relevant paperwork are updated and readily available, filed correctly in the ward trolley for the entirety of the patients stay on the ward
  • Use the trust IT systems to reflect patient movements including admit, transfer and discharge patients and clinical attendances, always make sure the patient demographics are up to date and follow up appointments are booked
  • Register new patients, source and retrieve case notes from the trust and other hospitals liaising with the medical records department
  • Ensure patient labels are attached to every document within the patient file
  • Complete front sheets for the notes showing dates of admissions and discharges
  • Merge paper case notes and supply comprehensive paper records to the clinical coding team to ensure activity is recorded correctly
  • Ensure all discharge summaries (written by doctors) are completed correctly and all laboratory results are filled in the case notes after being checked and signed by doctors
Receptionist duties

  • Be the first point of contact for staff, visitors and callers, respond to enquiries as appropriate and answering and directing calls
  • Ensure messages are passed on to patients from their relatives and messages given to the clinical team to call patients next of kin to update them
Knowledge and skills required

  • To be able to organise time effectively
  • The post holder should be able to communicate effectively with a variety of people remaining courteous at all times, especially when dealing with patients & relatives
  • To be able to remain calm under pressure
  • The post holder must be an excellent team player who works closely with colleagues to deliver a smooth sufficient service

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