About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a band 2 Ward Clerk The post is 0.80 hours per week working Monday , Wednesday, Thursday , Friday hours of working 8 am - 4 pm
The Ward Clerk is the focal point of communication between the patients, doctors and other clinical and non-clinical staff. As first point of contact to ensure visitors are greeted when arriving on the ward
The role also has responsibility for Registering and Discharging patients onto EPR.To deal with incoming post, scanning, photocopying records and any other instructions commensurate to the role.
Main duties of the job
Receive and action or forward incoming/outgoing mail.
Assist medical staff with ad hoc administration type enquiries.
Contribute to the reception base on the ward and provide an effective day to day Reception
Provide clerical and administrative support to other staff groups as appropriate.
Participate in identified training and personal development.
Assist with health promotion and other related activities as necessary.
Maintain supplies of certain items of stationery and supplies for the administration team
About us
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential. Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks. If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
Benefits
27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service. Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay. Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits. Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Job description Job responsibilities
Receive, welcome and advise patients.
Signpost/direct patients appropriately to relevant clinical staff/services
Book and attend patients onto Systmone
Send, receive and action messages via clinical system.
Answer telephone enquiries from patients, staff and other external agencies.
Receive and action or forward incoming/outgoing mail.
Assist medical staff with ad hoc administration type enquiries.
Contribute to the reception team and provide an effective day to day Reception
Provide clerical and administrative support to other staff groups as appropriate.
Participate in identified training and personal development.
Assist with health promotion and other related activities as necessary.
Maintain supplies of certain items of stationery and supplies for the administration team
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Years Experience
Desirable
Experience / knowldege
NHS experience Essential
Years Experience
Desirable
Experience / knowldege
Experience in Adminsitration Essential
Years Experiencem working within Nursing Team
Desirable
Proven knowledge
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 Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Margaret's Hospital
The Plain
Epping
CM16 6TN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)