Ward Clerk

The post holder is required to work as a proactive member of the ward team and to undertake a range of duties to assist the ward team in maintaining the smooth running of the clinical area.

The post holder will liaise with and provide the multidisciplinary team with timely and accurate information required to support and maintain patient flow, under the direction of the ward manager.

Hours per Week - 37.5
- Welcome patients and acknowledge visitors to the ward, ensuring that they are directed to the appropriate area
- Act as a point of contact for patients / relatives / carers and the multidisciplinary team and refer enquiries etc., to appropriate personnel.
- Work closely with the Ward Manager and Team to ensure good communication, adhering to the Confidentiality Policy and Data Protection Act at all times.
- Support the routine ward rounds by ensuring that patient notes, investigation reports and x-rays are maintained and readily available.
- Liaise with the nurse in charge following ward rounds and action any requests eg. Change of consultant, investigation requests and filing of notes correctly
- Be responsible for inputting data onto the computerised information systems, recording patient admissions, discharges, inter-ward, inter-hospital and consultant transfers and appropriately tracking medical notes, ensuring that admission and discharge information is updated at the earliest opportunity.
- Liaise with Medical Secretaries, Procurement, Estates and other personnel to assist in the smooth running of the ward / clinical environment.
- Act professionally and remain courteous at all times.
- Ensure that relatives / carers receive verbal and written information regarding other services as appropriate to individual patient need.
- Order and monitor stationary supplies, medical consumables and procurement requests as directed by the ward manager, ensuring an adequate level of ward stock.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.