About this role
Job summary Division of Surgery
Ward Clerk- ward 5
20 hours over 5 days 3pm -7pm
NHS AfC: Band 2
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Ward Clerk to join our team on the Ward 5
Applicants must have a flexible approach to working practices to meet the needs of the service and have administrative experience. The post-holder will be required to provide a highly efficient administrative service for the Ward, whilst also supporting the team to ensure smooth running of the ward covering the hours of 3.00pm-7.00 pm
Main duties of the job
1. To provide the first point of contact for the ward, unit or department for all enquiries received from patients' relatives/carers, all groups of trust staff and external agencies ensuring the correct management thereof in each particular case. Present a professional, calm and confident manner in line with the Trust's Values & Behaviours.
2. To provide an administration service to the area including, but not limited to:
a. Maintaining accurate information and patient demographics within Trust PAS system referencing the Patient Reception Policy.
b. Supporting clinical staff in ensuring the Trust meets accessible information standards for patients with communication difficulties.
c. Ensuring patients' admission and discharge times are electronically captured.
4. To ensure that all relevant documents, including tests/reports, are correctly inserted in patients' notes whilst on the ward/department and to ensure all notes are up to date before patients' departure.
5. To be responsible for checking e-discharge summaries following patients' discharge/transfer to ensure this has been communicated to relevant departments for follow up procedures or appointments.
6. To record, on a real time basis, admissions, discharges, transfers and details on the Trust's computer systems e.g. VTE, iPM.
Any other appropriate duties which may be required to meet the needs of the service.
About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications Essential
Good level of numeracy and literacy
Desirable
NVQ 2 in Customer Care RSA I/II (or equivalent)
Experience and knowledge Essential
1 year's clerical/administration experience working as a ward clerk
Desirable
Experience of working with the general public in an admin/reception/retail/hospitality role Experience of working with clinical teams
Skills, abilities and competencies Essential
Basic knowledge of the Ward Clerk/Receptionist role and ability to demonstrate an interest Basic keyboard/IT skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address James Paget University Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston
NR31 6LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)