Ward Clerk

The Ward Clerk will have responsibility for administrative duties working on various wards within Specialist Medicine, providing cover for annual leave and sickness. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring an optimum level of efficient admin and clerical support to the nursing and medical staff in a timely and accurate manner. He/she will have contact with patients, carers and members of the multi professional team, as such, he/she will provide front of house services for our unit.

Excellent communication skills and working relationships.

Ability to plan and organise self in a methodical and accurate way.

Have a sound knowledge of PAS and E notes.

Ensure notes are requested and filed accurately and in a timely manner, including all patients are admitted, discharged and transferred accurately.

Archive nursing and medical notes.

Ensure notes are coded correctly.

Request and log work repairs via Smart line.

Maintain a clean and tidy workspace at all times.

Order and maintain stock supply using Unit 4.

Arrange and book hospital transport.

Liaise with General office with regards to safe storage of patient valuables.

Provide general clerical support to the ward and Ward Manager, eg. scanning and photocopying.

Participate in data collection and audit as required.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England
- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks

Professional registration and qualification checks

Employment history and reference checks

Work health assessments

Criminal record check standards

Right to work checks

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Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.