Paediatric Ward Clerk

Would you like to join the Ward Clerk team in the Child Health Department?

The role involves preparing the clinic notes for the patients returning to the unit, also scanning and the filing of patients notes on to the computer system (CPD), training in CPD will be provided.

You will work closely with the clinical team, assisting patients and families with their enquiries. This role is fast paced and rewarding. You will also help to provide clerical support across the wider Child Health department. This is a great way to see and support the work in a busy hospital and offers good development opportunities as well as the staff incentives that the NHS offers its staff.

All ward clerking aspects of this role will evolve over time, and further opportunities are available to progress in the organisation.

Resolve routine problems and issues arising from contacts, making judgements on the appropriate referral of such problems where necessary.

Undertake basic ward clerk tasks, for example, production and issuing of already prepared standard and routine letters, distribution of incoming/outgoing post, photocopying and completion of standard forms/returns.

Collating all relevant patient records, for example, case notes and investigation results, ensuring their availability for clinical staff when required and be responsible for the maintenance of relevant filing systems.

May be required to type/word process routine letters and other appropriate documents.

Ensure that any follow-up patient appointments are made prior to patient discharge.

Self disciplined

Motivated

Empathetic

Able to prioritise workload

An effective communicator

Able to work as part of a team

A problem solver

Our benefits

**We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including**:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

**A full description of the role is available in the attachment**: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves, and everyone else.