Ward Clerk

The day area has 18 chair/bed spaces caring predominately for patients receiving Haematology and Oncology treatments and is currently open from 0800 -1800 0900 - 19.00 Monday to Friday. The Unit uses the Chemocare electronic prescribing system and has implemented an electronic diary system of booking patient appointments.

We are looking for a pleasant and caring Ward Clerk to join our efficient and professional team at Eastbourne District General Hospital. You will have experience of dealing with the general public, be able to manage difficult situations. The team on the ward is both friendly and supportive, with a strong commitment to providing a high standard of care.

The post holder will provide a comprehensive multi-faceted, wide range of administrative and clerical duties to the ward to support the Nursing and Medical staff in the smooth day to day running of the unit. They will be responsible for assisting the nursing team in the preparation of treatment lists, dealing with incoming calls and fielding them to the relevant medical professional and other administrative tasks. They will also provide general assistance in the management and adherence of Trust Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) relating to the ward area.

Trust Values and Behaviours - Responsibility for upholding the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour.

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.