About this role
Job summary
Frimley Park Hospital
Ward Clerk - Ward F9 Gastroenterology and Hepatology
12-Month Fixed Term Contract
We are seeking an enthusiastic and hard-working Ward Clerk to join our team on Ward F9, a 33-bedded Medical Gastroenterology and Hepatology ward at Frimley Park Hospital.
This is a key frontline role for an individual with excellent communication and organisational skills, and experience working with the public.
You will provide high-quality reception and administrative support, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the ward.
As the first point of contact for patients, visitors, and staff, you will be responsible for a wide range of administrative duties. These include managing patient admissions, transfers, and discharges using EPIC, liaising closely with clinical teams to resolve queries, and maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records. You will also be responsible for ordering essential ward supplies via EPROC, as well as supporting data collection for audits and research when required.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment and is committed to supporting high-quality patient care through efficient and professional administration.
Main duties of the job
To provide administration cover for the ward. Key tasks would be to process patients' admissions, transfers, discharges on EPIC and liaise with ward staff to resolve any problems. Ensuring adequate stock levels of day-to-day supplies using EPROC. Assisting with data collection for audits and research as required.
About us
Visa Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.
We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities of the role please see attached job description and person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English.
Desirable
Excel and Word qualification.
Experience Essential
Experience of clerical duties. High Standard of IT literacy/experience in computer usage.
Desirable
Previous health care experience. Administrative/clerical experience. Previous experience of working within a hospital setting. Previous front facing customer service experience. Previous experience of working as part of a team and on own initiative.
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Ability to work unsupervised at times and the ability to prioritise workloads under the guidance of line manager/Shift in Charge Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal) with the ability to communicate well at all levels, both face to face and by telephone Ability to support clinical staff with patient and carers needs (non-clinical) Ability to work within a busy environment
Desirable
To work well in a small team. Work flexible hours as the service requires of the role.
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 Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Frimley
GU16 7UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)