Ward Clerk

To work as part of the team on Howard ward and the Children's Assessment Unit (CAU) to provide a comprehensive clerical and reception service.

To provide effective day to day clerical support to facilitate the smooth running of Howard Ward and the Children's Assessment Unit 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.

To also support the administration service in recording patient information, making appointments, dealing with enquiries and liaising with clinicians.

Will be required to work within the multi-disciplinary teams in a ward area.

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At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

**Improving lives**: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put ourPatient First. Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourwellbeing programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

**Build a career with us**: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
- To provide effective day to day clerical support to facilitate the smooth running of Howard ward and the Children's Assessment Unit.
- To meet and greet staff, patients and visitors to the ward.
- To use own initiate to maintain stationary stocks, answer queries, and forward relevant communication to staff.
- To facilitate the movement of case notes around the Trust and the provision, preparation and maintenance of patient case notes ensuring that they are compiled according to Trust guidelines.
- Order supplies and equipment using the Trust procurement system under the guidance of the Ward Manager.
- To support the administration service in recording patient information, making appointments, dealing with enquiries and liaising with clinicians.