Band 2 Ward Clerk - Patient Administration
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Job summary
To provide administrate support to the ward and provide first point of contact to all users of the service. Support and assist nursing staff in the day-to-day management of the ward, contribute to the care environment and carry out general administrative duties.
This vacancy is at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Monday to Friday 0800 -- 1600.
Main duties of the job
To welcome patients and visitors to the ward in a friendly professional manner
Maintain records regarding admission/discharges/ ward attenders/appointments, on Oceano.
Ensure all appropriate documentation is complete and filed correctly.
Ensure that all notes are tracked to the relevant department. Arranging for urgent collection and delivery as required.
General clerical duties, filing, photocopying, obtaining case notes etc.
Open and distribute mail as appropriate.
Deal with Estates and make request for maintenance and repairs and follow up requests.
Order stationary and maintain relevant stock levels.
Ensure the safe keeping of patients property in line with Trust policy.
Ensure all patient data is updated and correct on the Trust PAS system
Ensure all patient documents are scanned to Clinical Portal
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Details
Date posted
31 August 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 to £22,383 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-1085517DO
Job locations
Heartlands Hospital
Bordesley Green E
Birmingham
West Midlands
B9 5SS
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Heartlands Hospital
Bordesley Green E
Birmingham
West Midlands
B9 5SS
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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