Ward Clerk

The NHS is the biggest employer in Europe. It’s a world-renowned institution and an exciting place to work, full of challenges and opportunities.

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) is one of the leading specialist orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for innovation. We work together as a team of over 1,600 expert members of staff to make a difference for our patients and their families.

Our latest CQC Report was published in February 2019 and saw us rated as ‘Good’ overall and ‘Outstanding’ for care.

Who we’re looking for

Ward Clerk

To assist the ward team, ensuring the smooth functioning of the unit through effective communication, general business administration and appropriate interactions with patients and the multidisciplinary team.

To provide reception duties for the unit including making outpatient appointments and prioritising and judging where action is needed in relation to consultants, nursing, patients and administration requests.

To be responsible for the collation of all patient records/x-rays for forthcoming admissions.

All activities will be under the direction of the Ward Manager, or senior nurse.

Applicant must have good communication skills both verbally and in writing, and work well within a small team. Must have good computer skills and experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel.

pplicant will be working as part of a team, and will be expected to demonstrate the trust values at all times. The Admin team is a small group here on Baschurch, applicant will be required to work a mixture of days and different shifts.

Our aim is to aspire to deliver world class patient care, and we want talented, dedicated and passionate people to help us achieve this.

Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values: Friendly, Caring, Excellence, Professional and Respect. If your values align to ours, and you would like to join us in aspiring to deliver world class patient care, we would love to hear from you.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.

Whether you're starting out in your career, or have a wealth of experience - we’re always looking to recruit outstanding individuals in a range of clinical areas, as well as support and administrative roles.

We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and outstanding professional development opportunities.

RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.

Shropshire is also one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.

Summary of Post

To assist the ward team, ensuring the smooth functioning of the unit through effective communication, general business administration and appropriate interactions with patients, visitors and the multidisciplinary team. To provide reception duties for the unit including making outpatient appointments and prioritising and judging where action is needed in relation to consultants, nursing, patients and administration requests.

To be responsible for the collation of all patient records/x-rays for forthcoming admissions.

All activities will be under the direction of the Ward Manager, or senior nurse.

Professional and Clinical issues

1. To be responsible for the preparation of admission lists for forthcoming
inpatient admissions.

2. To be responsible for the collation and co-ordination of all x-rays and other medical documentation. To prepare all labels and wristbands for forthcoming admissions.

3. To produce admission packs, photocopying all relevant ward documentation and admission papers in readiness for distribution to new patients.

4. Verbally welcome new patients onto the ward, admitting patients and
checking details are correct electronically on the Trust PAS system.

5. Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of the child, family, carers and staff. To uphold the Trust's Diversity/Equal
Opportunities Policy.

6. To have computer skills, supporting the Trust computer systems i.e. Lorenzo, EPR, E-mail, CQUIN, Oracle, SFR, Microsoft Word and Excel.

7. Registration of patients, inputting and collecting data on CQUIN, bed status, ward occupancy and distributing this information to relevant personnel and acting upon the information received. This may also involve the use of a photocopier and fax machines.

8. Verbally, by use of telephone and electronically retrieve patient informa