Ward Clerk

Job summary

There is an exciting opportunity to join the team on Gate 34 as ward clerk. Gate 34 is a 38 bedded uro-gynaecology ward and the ward clerk is key in providing timely communication both face to face and via the telephone. Excellent communication skills and ability to empathise with patients and their relatives is essential. As are organisational skills and managing your own workload within a very busy environment The post is full time but there is scope for job share and/or part time working

Main duties of the job

The Ward Clerk will undertake all administration tasks for the ward & follow the Ward Clerk Job Description. Summary as below: Communicate with Visitors, Patients, Nursing & Medical Staff to help ward staff ensure patient care is co-ordinated safely & effectively. Ensure Telephone calls and the front desk enquiries are handled appropriately & communication is effective between all concerned. Ensure all Medical notes are collected, collated, sourced & filed appropriately; including scanning of all assessment unit notes onto PPM. Ensure the stock levels are managed & supplies are ordered in a timely manner. Ensure patient flow is co-ordinated within the ward area. Ensure all relevant follow-up appointments are made for all specialities Ensure Trust Values and Behaviours are adhered to at all times. Good general education to include CSE or GCSE in English Language and Maths or equivalent/experience

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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