Ward Clerk

7 months ago


Durham, United Kingdom County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Full time

To undertake a full range of reception duties as requested bu the line manager. To laise with consultants, secretaries and other support services to ensure that patient enquiries and appointments are dealt with in an efficient and timely manner. To deal with telephone and visitor enquiries taking messages as appropraite and referring calla and enquiries to the most appropriate person. To meet and greet all visitors to the department, asceratining the purpose of the visit whilst ensuring confidentiality is always maintained.

Undertake the administration of admissions, transfers and discharges of the patients in real time using the appropriate sysytems. To participate in the validation of system data to ensure that the data held is up-to-date, accurate and recorded appropriately, to support the monitoring of the Trust targets and adherence to the varying policies and procedures; including VTE assessments and Electronic Discharging Letter Monitoring. To ensure work areas are kept clean, tidy and welcoming at all times. To contribute to prudent stock control and maintainence.

To be aware of resource constraints and the importance of working within budget. Any other duties as requested by the nurse in charge of the department within the scope of the role.


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