About this role
Job summary We are looking for a confident Ward Clerk with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working full time, 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Nield House.
Main duties of the job At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
About us Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
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Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
We are looking for a dedicated Ward Clerk with a passion for making a difference to others.
Youll be workingfull time, 40 hours per week (Monday Friday),helping ensure the safe and smooth running of services for the people in our care at Cygnet Nield House.
Cygnet Nield House is split into two distinct wards, each offering specialist mental health services:
Clarion Ward, a 14 bed complex personality disorder service for women with a dual diagnosis of personality disorder, with or without co-morbid disordered eating. Compton Ward, a 15 bed acute service for women. The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for women who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.Your Day-to-Day... Assist clinical staff in ward administration Ensuring accurate recording & circulation of information File all patient case notes & conduct regular audits to ensure all paperwork is up to date Complete all ward filing in line with Cygnet policies Answer telephone, cover reception & undertake other administrative duties as required Ensure that reports are submitted on time and that care plans are accurate & up to date Liaise with medical secretaries to ensure timely submission of reportsYou are... Experienced in administration in a fast-paced hospital environment Organised, diligent and can strictly adhere to processes & procedures Knowledgeable of mental health & patient confidentiality issues Skilled at inputting, pulling & analysing data using Microsoft Excel Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, etc An excellent verbal & written communicator with strong interpersonal skills Able to swiftly solve problems & work under pressure without compromising qualityWhy Cygnet? Well offer you Salary: £28,050 per year Strong career progression opportunities Expert supervision & support Employee referral scheme Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savingPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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Employer details Employer name Cygnet Health Care
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Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)