Ward Clerk

The Ward Clerk will give efficient clerical assistance to the Unit. The provision of an efficient clerical service is essential to ensure the speedy admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.

By the nature of the duties, the Ward Clerk will be required to maintain strict confidentiality and will be expected to deal with patients and relatives with courtesy and discretion at all times

The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post.

The Ward Clerk is responsible to the Service Manager in providing an efficient clerical service across the wards

For accountability and development purposes, the Ward Clerk will be under the direct responsibility of the Service Manager.

The Welsh language requirements for this post are essential.

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

**Complete routine ward documentation which will include**: training statistics, bank usage statistics, sickness statistics etc.

Type comprehensive nursing reports in preparation for Managers’ Hearings/ Review Tribunals.

Processing of statutory documentation in relation to the Mental Health Act.

Processing of ward documentation e.g. Admissions and Discharges.

Processing of CTP/Myrddin documentation, including co-ordination of reviews.

Maintain case notes in good condition.

Ensure case notes have sufficient blank pages with patient identification labels attached.

Filing of results in case notes, including those case notes tracked to ‘out of ward’ areas.

Maintain appropriate manual/computerised systems and update as required.