Ward Clerk

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our clerical team in the Pierce Ward. If you like to work on a busy environment, with no two days the same and be a part of a great team, then this is the job for you

Pierce ward is a 28 bedded unit which takes in Orthopaedic Trauma patients.

Duties include reception and clerical support to the Unit, stores management and general administrative duties. Good IT skills are required and previous experience of working in a hospital environment would be desirable but not essential as training will be provided. You also need strong communication skills with the ability to work in a pressurised environment.

This post is for 3 days per week, Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

If you would like any further details please contact Senior Sister Teresa Sealey on 01225 821128

To provide efficient and professional administrative and clerical support to Pierce Ward. This will include:
To receive patients and relatives in a friendly and courteous manner and provide relevant information to patients and relatives clearly and in a way that patients and relatives understand. To orientate patients and relatives to the environment and facilities that are available
- To answer all telephone enquiries, taking and relaying messages in a polite and helpful manner, taking action as appropriate.
- To liaise with nurses, Doctors, GP’s and other members of the team obtaining and communicating necessary information accurately to assist the provision of a quality service for the patients.
- To maintain the admissions book, inpatient board and patient details/ appointments on the patient administration system efficiently so that there is timely and accurate information available at all times on patients.
- To support the nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team in the efficient and courteous discharging of patients.
- To retrieve case notes and x-rays and other test results as appropriate and prepare for elective admissions
- To prepare notes for medical rounds
- To arrange follow up appointments and transport for patients as and when appropriate
- To organise the maintenance/repairs of equipment/facilities on the ward

At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more aboutliving and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about ourextensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future withthe landmark Dyson Cancer Centreand ourpassion for research.

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.