Ward Clerk - Ward 16

Job summary

Ward 16 is a surgical ward, caring for patients predominantly in the UGI and colorectal specialties. We are looking for a Ward Clerk to join our team to work with our staff to support the day to day running of an dynamic surgical ward, liaise with various teams throughout the Trust, facilitate safe discharges from hospital and help communicate with patients, their friends, and family.

The successful applicant will enjoy working in a busy fast paced environment, will work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team to maintain smooth running of the ward service and care. They must have excellent communication skills, have a putting patients first approach to work, be able to prioritise, organise, be highly motivated; possess a calm approach to the working day and have a good sense of humour. They will also need to be able to keep clear records in line with information governance.

Shifts pattern will be confirmed but likely to be 3 long days.

If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Sister Andrea Dearsley or one of her Deputies (DSR Neethu Paul, DSR Becky Walker, DSR Cherry Sister or DCN Carol Xavier)

Base Location: Bournemouth

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.