Ward Clerk

Job summary

Anthony Letchworth Ward is a small, friendly department who pride ourselves on working together as part of a team. Our unit consists of 20 inpatient beds, caring for women with breast and gynaecological conditions for both emergency admissions and elective surgery as well as caring for women up to 20 weeks of pregnancy. Our service also comprises the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit.

The role of the Ward Clerk, is to assist the clinical team, enabling the smooth functioning of the unit through effective communication, general administration and appropriate interactions with patients, visitors and the multi-disciplinary team.

All activities will be under the direction of the Ward Sisters , Clinical Matron and nurse in charge on shift.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have the responsibility of providing administrative support for both the inpatient ward and the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit. This will include being the friendly face of these areas, warmly greeting and directing visitors to both areas and managing phone calls into the department. They will also be responsible for tracking the patients on their journey through the department, requesting and tracking notes, filing and making sure that the electronic systems are up to date as well as checking paperwork stocks.

They will also be responsible for preparing notes for elective surgery and ensuring the pre-assessment paperwork is available.

They will need to have good working relationships with the multi-disciplinary team, including Consultants, Secretaries, other admin teams and the ward nursing staff

This role is an integral part of the functioning of the department and you will be an invaluable member of our team!

About us

About the Trust:

The vision at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is to provide outstanding care for every patient. We serve a population of nearly 600,000 people across Hampshire and West Berkshire as well as some people who access our specialist services from across the country.

Created in January 2012 the Foundation Trust prioritises the provision of exceptional, compassionate, care delivered by the valued staff working in a culture of collaboration and mutual respect. HHFT employs circa 6,000 people and had a turnover of £382m in 17/18.

Four core values (CARE) Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Encourage. These are in place to support of four clear objectives, provide outstanding care of patients, empowering all members of staff, sustainable growth and innovating for the future.