Ward Clerk

5 months ago

Luton, United Kingdom Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a ward clerk to come and join our team. The post holder will undertake clerical work, necessary in the efficient running of the ward, and will need to work without supervision, using their own initiative when dealing with enquiries that arise. The post also demands the ability to communicate at all levels with patients, relatives and medical colleagues to maintain a high standard of service to meet the needs of the patients.

The post-holder will be an integral part of the ward team ensuring that it runs smoothly on a day to day basis. The ward clerk will undertake clerical work, necessary in the efficient running of the ward, and will need to work without supervision, using their own initiative when dealing with enquires that arise. The post also demands the ability to communicate at all levels with patients, relatives and medical colleagues to maintain a high standard of service to
meet the needs of the patients.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

1. To provide support regarding communication for staff within the Trust and with patients/ relatives, to facilitate a successful outcome of all enquires.
2. To keep a full record of patients admitted and discharged (in/Out Book), i.e., Hospital Number, follow-up appointment, movement of notes, and patient information. Updating IT systems for admission and discharge of patient’s

**3. Duties to include but not exhaustive**:
- **a) To update IT systems**: to include, admissions, discharges, updating of patient details (correct address, GP details, next of kin).
b) To ensure that the patient is admitted under the correct Consultant.
c) To file admission packs for new patients in accordance with admission pack filing notes.
d) To ensure trollies are ready for Ward rounds, also ensuring that there are continuation sheets and labels for all in patients
e) To make/request follow up appointments for discharged patients.
f) To file discharge episode in accordance with discharge filing notes.
g) In the case of deceased patients, ensure correct paperwork is printed for
Bereavement office and contact GP.
h) To continually monitor IT systems throughout the working day for any changes in patient’s status.
4. To support Ward staff in dealing with telephone enquiries
5. To sort and distribute mail, re-addressing discharged patients' mail.
6. Report any faults/work required or faulty equipment to facilities help desk and clinical engineering.
7. Order non-stock equipment and stationery from Lyreco/ADB, keeping mínimal stock as next day delivery available.
8. To support with the training of new members of staff.

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