Ward Clerk

A vacancy is available for a ward clerk full time on Chiltington ward. Chiltington is a mixed gender ward encompassing 21 beds and ESCU with 6 beds. On Chiltington ward we share the trusts vision and values; we care about our patients, quality, safety, the future, serving local people, about improvement and to be stronger together.

We are a 27 bedded ward, including ESCU.

The ward clerk is an essential part of the ward team, who works within the ward, to provide routine clerical duties, to assist the nursing staff with the organisation of the ward. The post holder will have direct contact with patients/visitors in their capacity as Ward Clerk within an inpatient setting, under the direction and supervision of a trained nurse.

The ward clerk is an essential part of the ward team, who works within the ward, to provide routine clerical duties, to assist the nursing staff with the organisation of the ward. The post holder will have direct contact with patients/visitors within the inpatient setting, under the direction and supervision of trained nurses. The post holder will need to be flexible to support the ward during the evening and Saturdays and also support the neighbouring surgical ward clapham with shortfalls.

Experience working within the NHS would be an advantage and having the ability to work with a computer will be essential. Good communication skills are very important as well as telephone manner.

Applicant would work closely with all members of the ward team, and is the first person most people come into contact with as they enter the ward.

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To provide and effecting day-to-day clerical support to facilitate the
smooth running of the ward under the direction and supervision of
senior colleagues. This job role covers clerical duties meeting and
greeting staff, patients and visitors, the movement of case-notes around
the trust and the provision of, preparation of and maintenance of patient
case-notes.
Support the Division by providing an effective booking provision as
needed in each area. To make available an efficient and reliable service
to book patients’ appointments in line with national targets, which in turn
meet the Trust’s targets.