Band 2 - Ward Clerk, Cassio Ward

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job summary

Cassio (Gastro) ward is an acute medical ward which comprises of 20 beds (three, six bedded bays and two side rooms) for the management of the following speciality: Gastroenterology.

We are therefore looking for someone with a broad range of experience, a flexible approach to working and the ability to work in a busy environment.

We are recruiting a Ward Clerk, Band 2, working as part time for 15 hours per week.

The ward needs someone with good organizational skill, good communication skills with staff and patients and the ability to work within a fast-paced Multiprofessional team.

*Please note this advert may close early due to high number of applications*

Main duties of the job

Record accurately all admissions, transfers and discharges on the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system in a timely fashion, as to ensure patient flow and safety.

You will be required to use EPR to input, retrieve and update patient records daily.

To deal with telephone enquiries and report any complaints/concerns/compliments to the Supervisors and Ward Manager.

Be responsible for creating, updating and maintaining patients notes within the ward.

To arrange outpatient follow up appointments by sending inpatient discharge summaries to the relevant department for patients by using EPR, email and or post.

About us

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.

The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.

We are a flexible working employer

At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.

https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Date posted

01 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,575 a year inc. HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-A-5449

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

Job description

Job responsibilities

To carry out all administrative tasks efficiently whilst maintaining confidentiality, at all times.

Undertake mandatory training as per trust policy.

To input accurate patient data onto EPR as required for compliance reports.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To carry out all administrative tasks efficiently whilst maintaining confidentiality, at all times.

Undertake mandatory training as per trust policy.

To input accurate patient data onto EPR as required for compliance reports.

Person Specification

Your application will be scored against the Job Description

Essential

Score 0 = does not meet the person specification, 1 = reserved meets some person specification requirements, 2 = Meets all person specification requirements.

Person Specification

Your application will be scored against the Job Description

Essential

Score 0 = does not meet the person specification, 1 = reserved meets some person specification requirements, 2 = Meets all person specification requirements.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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