Ward Clerk

3 weeks ago


StokeonTrent, United Kingdom North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

Ward Clerk/Ward Housekeeper, PICU, Harplands Hospital.

This post is a joint Ward Clerk and Ward Housekeeper role and we are looking for a bright and friendly person to join our team on PICU, Harplands Hospital. Previous clerical experience in the health service would be desirable.

You should be a calm, organised and well-motivated person with a positive, mature and flexible approach to your work. The post involves contact with patients and their families, so good communication skills are vital.

To provide comprehensive clerical service to the ward ensuring that all duties are carried out accurately and efficiently and that confidentiality is maintained.

You will work as an integral part of the ward team. You will be responsible for monitoring of all non-clinical patient facilities service in the ward area and ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment to improve the patient’s experience. The main elements of this role are conducting daily checks of the ward environment to monitor quality standards, to report deficiencies and take appropriate action. Ensure the delivery of cleaning, catering and minor maintenance services together with other specified tasks to meet individual patient’s needs.

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust is a leading provider of mental health, social care, learning disability and substance misuse services in the West Midlands.

We are a forward-thinking Trust and are extremely proud to have attained the highest possible rating of “Outstanding” from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), one of only two specialist Mental Health Trusts in England to be awarded this.

Our vision is ‘To be Outstanding in all we do and how we do it’ and the way we do inclusion is no exception. As a ‘Disability Confident Employer’, we very much believe that inclusion is something that you feel when you work at the Trust and we are continuously developing our culture of inclusion. Our teams pride themselves on compassion, team work and resilience.

In return we offer;
A competitive progressive salary

We cover the cost of your DBS Check (£44)

Competitive staff benefits such as weekly offers and discounts

Individual Personal Development Plan and Career Progression

Excellent pension scheme available

27- 33 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays (pro rata)

**Key Duties/Responsibilities**:

- To adopt a flexible approach and recognise changing priorities throughout the day in respect of the fluctuating nature of a busy service.
- To ensure accurate and efficient allocation, recording and despatch of mail.
- To receive telephone calls, refer to nursing staff or take/allocate messages as appropriate.
- To produce correspondence and other documentation as required.
- To photocopy, collate and distribute documentation as required.
- To check there is a high standard of cleanliness in all areas and assisting in maintaining and monitoring cleaning standards on the ward e.g. tidying of bed areas, conduct regular cleanliness audits and provide reports to the Ward Manager, assist in Patient-Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE) inspections.

Catering

To check that patients are provided with good quality food and drink to meet their individual needs and to report any deficiencies to the facilities manager.

To support menu completion for all dietary categories and facilitate any bespoke menus if required with the catering team.

Provide a suitable environment for a pleasant mealtime.

Undertake the ordering and collecting of additional food / snacks and ensuring that patients are provided with appropriate cutlery, crockery, protective clothing.

To support the implementation of and promote the culture of protected meal times for all patients.

Maintaining the environment

To check that the environment is well maintained, safe, welcoming, comfortable, reassuring and to report any deficiencies to the nurse in charge.

Check general tidiness in all areas of the ward, report and follow up environmental maintenance issues.

Equipment

To support the Ward Manager by conducting regular checks to ensure that all equipment is in good working order and to report any faults.

Order specialist equipment as requested by the Ward Manager and support the completion and review of the non-medical equipment inventory.

Linen

To ensure there is sufficient clean linen to meet patients’ needs, and to report any deficiencies to the facilities manager. Support the team in identifying and reporting issues with linen. To ensure adequate and appropriate supplies of disposal bags are available. To ensure patient clothing is identifiable as appropriate.

Control of Infection

In conjunction with ward staff and in line with Trust policy, ensure that the risks of cross infection are minimized by checking that there are adequate and appropriate supplies of liquid soap, alcohol hand rub, paper towels, etc. To carry out regular cleanliness audits as directed by the Ward Manager and in li


  • Ward Clerk

    7 months ago


    Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

    **Ward Clerk, Ward 6, Harplands Hospital**: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Ward Clerk on Ward 6, Harplands Hospital. The Ward has a full MDT which strives to deliver high quality compassionate care that promotes independence and recovery for people with Mental Health needs. The ward will offer a full induction package. Training and competencies...

  • Ward Clerk

    8 months ago


    Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

    **Ward Clerk, Ward 1, Harplands Hospital**: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Ward Clerk on Ward 1, Harplands Hospital. A dynamic, fast paced ward specialising in complex mental health needs. The Ward has a full MDT which strives to deliver high quality compassionate care that promotes independence and recovery for people with Mental Health...

  • Ward Clerk

    3 weeks ago


    Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Full time

    ARTU, the Acute Rehabilitation Trauma Unit is a 27 bedded ward, with a wide variety of patient times and a large multidisciplinary team who all help to contribute to the patients care and rehabilitation. We have a post available for a Ward Clerk and are looking to recruit individuals with passion and vision. Are you the motivated, enthusiastic, energetic...


  • Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Full time

    An exciting job opportunity for administration support posts for our Winter Escalation Wards at County and Royal Stoke University Hospitals. We are looking for motivated individuals to join our busy ward teams as Ward Clerks. he post holder will be responsible for daily up keep of the Patient Administration System. The post holder will provide...

  • Ward Clerk

    2 weeks ago


    Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Full time

    We have a post available for a Ward Clerk and are looking to recruit individuals with passion and vision. Are you the motivated, enthusiastic, energetic person we are looking for? The post holder will work with supervision and is expected to provide administrative and clerical support to the nursing staff, medical staff and support staff including renal...

  • Ward Clerk

    7 months ago


    Newark-on-Trent, United Kingdom Elysium Healthcare Full time

    **Introduction**: Join the team at The Farndon Unit as a Ward Clerk and enjoy a career where you will be valued and supported in everything you do. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will provide day-to-day administrative support for the wards, including updating service users information, managing the ward diary, updating service users...

  • Maternity Ward Clerk

    2 weeks ago


    Westcliff-on-Sea, United Kingdom Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Here at Mid and South NHS Foundation Trust we are looking for a Maternity Ward Clerk to be based at our Southend Hospital site. We are pleased to offer this post of ward clerk for the Postnatal ward to support the staff and service users providing high quality reception duties, welcoming service users/visitors to the ward. Ensure patients details are...

  • Ward Clerk

    7 months ago


    Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom Spire Healthcare Full time

    Ward Clerk | Administration | Customer Service | Wellesley | Part Time | Competitive Salary| Excellent Benefits | Spire Wellesley Hospital are looking for a Ward Clerk to join their wonderful team. Should you have a background dealing with customers face-to-face and via telephone, this could still be the role for you! At Spire Healthcare, caring is our...

  • Ward Clerk

    2 weeks ago


    Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom NHS Professionals Full time

    **Ward Clerk** NHS Professionals manages the **temporary**work placement (bank) at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, and we are looking for a **Ward Clerk.** North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is the thriving heart of the local community. Comprising North Tees only Emergency Department, it is one of the biggest and busiest acute...

  • Ward Clerk

    2 weeks ago


    Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    **Location**:North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust **Job Title**:Ward Clerk **Department / Directorate**:Collaborative Care - Surgery/Orthopaedics **Band**:Band 2 **Contract Type **Permanent **Disclosure Check**:Standard

  • Ward Clerk

    7 months ago


    Westcliff-on-Sea, United Kingdom Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    CCU Hopkins is looking for a motivated individual with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills who is dedicated to working as part of our friendly team. As a ward clerk, you will provide a comprehensive clerical and support service to the ward.Ward Clerks are a key component to the wards, who excel in providing efficient support to...

  • Ward Clerk

    2 weeks ago


    St Leonards-on-Sea, United Kingdom Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The job of the Ward Clerk is to support with the administrative duties within St. Raphael Ward and is an integral part of the MDT team in supporting high-quality patient care. We are looking for a proactive, enthusiastic and hard-working individual to join our friendly team of a specialist 17-bed male acute inpatient ward for older adults with functional...

  • Ward Clerk

    8 months ago


    Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust Full time

    To photocopy, collate and distribute documentation as required. Where appropriate take responsibility for inputting staff ESR data. Undertake the storage, receipt and return of electronic patient records. To maintain manual and computerised filing systems, so as to ensure the efficient retrieval of information. To input and look up patient data on...

  • Bank Ward Clerk

    7 months ago


    Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom Spire Healthcare Full time

    **Bank Ward Clerk | Administration | Customer Service | Wellesley | Flexible Working Hours | Competitive Rates | Excellent Benefits** Spire Wellesley Hospital are looking for a Ward Clerk to join their wonderful team on the Bank. Should you have a background dealing with customers face-to-face and via telephone, this could still be the role for you! At...

  • Ward Clerk

    9 months ago


    Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust Full time

    To photocopy, collate and distribute documentation as required. To check there is a high standard of cleanliness in all areas and assisting in maintaining and monitoring cleaning standards on the ward e.g. tidying of bed areas, conduct regular cleanliness audits and provide reports to the Ward Manager, assist in Patient-Led Assessments of the Care...

  • Maternity Ward Clerk

    7 months ago


    Westcliff-on-Sea, United Kingdom Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Mid and South NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a Maternity Ward Clerk to be based at our Southend Hospital site. We are pleased to offer this post of ward clerk for the Postnatal ward to support the staff and service users providing high quality reception duties, welcoming service users/visitors to the ward. To ensure patients details are recorded...

  • Maternity Ward Clerk

    2 weeks ago


    Westcliff-on-Sea, United Kingdom Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Here at Mid and South NHS Foundation Trust we are looking for a Maternity Ward Clerk to be based at our Southend Hospital site. We are pleased to offer this post of ward clerk for the Postnatal ward to support the staff and service users providing high quality reception duties, welcoming service users/visitors to the ward. Ensure patients details are...

  • Ward Clerk

    7 months ago


    Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Seeking an organised, compassionate Ward Clerk to come be a key member of the unit team. You will be responsible for providing a wide range of administrative, I.T. and clerical support. This includes maintaining computer and paper-based patient records, preparing ward paperwork and the coordination of many of the unit’s activities. To be responsible for...

  • Ward Clerk

    2 weeks ago


    Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Ward Clerk to join a forward thinking team based within Care Group 3. The service provides a wide range of services Including Critically ill patients Level 3 and level 2. Our aim to provide high quality care to our patients with excellent patient experience outcomes. Attention to detail, organisational skills with...

  • Ward Clerk

    2 weeks ago


    Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Ward Clerk to join a forward thinking team based within Care Group 2. The service provides a wide range of services encompassing acute medicine, elderly medicine, stroke, haematology, cardiology, gastroenterology (including endoscopy and bowel screening services), diabetes and endocrinology, respiratory and...