Ward Clerk

2 months ago


Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals Full time

To undertake administrative duties at ward level including the accurate and timely recording of patient activity data on Trust systems. To undertake clerical and related duties on the ward and enable Sister/Charge Nurse and other ward staff to concentrate more freely on direct patient care. This will involve considerable liaison with other departments and wards on behalf of the ward staff. The jobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an environment for effective care.

3. JOB DIMENSIONS The jobholder will work within an area caring for patients. St Jamess Hospital 37.5 hours a week over a 7 day period, working opposite shifts to other departmental clerks. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who enjoys the challenge of working in an environment where no two days are the same and who can provide administrative support to the ward at St.

Jamess Hospital. The successful applicant will work as part of a team and be responsible for the provision of a high quality administrative service to the ward. The prime responsibility of the post holder will be to assist the nurse in charge of the ward with a variety of administrative and clerical duties to ensure the smooth running of the unit. A good standard of general education, previous clerical experience and excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.

Previous hospital or experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams would be an obvious advantage. 4. ORGANISATION CHART to be added by clinical area 5. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Qualifications Literate and numerate Experience Previous Clerical Experience (desirable) IT skills Training Willing to undergo training as required Special Knowledge Insight into role and responsibilities of post Knowledge of Patient Administration Processes Disposition / Attitude Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Committed to working with people Practical Skills Good interpersonal skills Effectively communicate with patients and team members 6.

THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values. Additionally the following are core values which relate specifically to this post: Respect the contribution of all members within the team and the importance of working together to give patient care.

Commitment to contributing to a quality service in an efficient and effective manner. Recognises the importance of confidentiality. 7. WEST YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF ACUTE TRUSTS (WYAAT) Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change. WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition 8.

CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS Personal Motivated Communication Literacy Numeracy Verbal, non-verbal Responsibility to others Reliable Trustworthy Adaptable 9. CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Customer relations Maintaining a safe environment 10. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Administrative and Clerical Duties - Record admission, transfer and discharge activity data onto the Trust PAS system. - Arrange patients follow-up appointments using the PAS system and order transport for patients when required.
- Record changes to the bed base and inform the relevant corporate team - Handle telephone calls from relatives, hospital staff, public etc, under guidance where necessary from the Sister/Charge Nurse, and making calls where appropriate on behalf of ward staff. - Ensure that patients medical records (including x-rays) are available on the ward, obtaining these where necessary from other departments. - Transfer pathology and other reports to patients records, and general collation of records promptly and efficiently, especially on patients discharge. - Deliver patients mail.
- Order stationary and complete requisition forms under instruction from Sister/Charge Nurse. - Complete electronic admission/bed system as required - Maintaining records on behalf of Sister/ Charge Nurse


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