Ward Clerk -Medical Same Day Emergency Care (MSDEC)
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Job summary
Medical Same Day Emergency care Unit ( MSDEC ) at SWBH NHS Trust to increase our team of ward clerks. Our Medical Same Day Emergency Care (MSDEC) department is an acute area currently based across our 2 existing sites , which provides specialised acute service to treat those with varying medical conditions, enabling a significant number of our patients who require emergency care to be managed safely the same day and without the need to admit into hospital between the hours of 7.30 am until Midnight , 7 days per week .
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate good communication skills and work closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, meet the person specification and be able to perform under pressure. Cross site working , and weekend working is required for this post .
Main duties of the job
1. To undertake receptionist duties for all visitors entering the ward /clinicenvironment in accordance with the visiting policy and security systems.2. To maintain a complete case note record for each patient on the ward/clinic according to health care records procedure.3. To verify, amend and add relevant information to the daily bed return and update MEDWAY/PIMS and other patient registration systems, includingadmission, discharge and transfer. To complete and keep up to date theadmissions book.4. To use all functionality available within the Patient InformationManagement System (e.g. PIMS/MEDWAY and any other patientregistration system) including, patient registration, results reporting andcase note tracking, etc.5. To make arrangements and to complete procedures associated with thedischarge and transfer of patients. To arrange x-rays, tests, follow-upappointments, ambulance transport and collection of medicines ondischarge as requested by clinical staff.6. To receive requests for future possible admissions and confer with nursing staff/bed management as appropriate.
About us
We are moving into our new acute hospital "The Midland Metropolitan University Hospital" in 2024 the new acute hospital in Grove Lane, Smethwick will bring together all acute services onto one site. The single-site acute hospital will benefit from co-located specialist services with SDEC holding a large footprint of 24 Trollies spaces and 30 chairs which will support the new Emergency Department with dedicated imaging facility and assessment units. It will provide state-of-the-art treatment for patients from Sandwell and across the region.
At Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust we want to deliver truly brilliant, integrated care. Just like you, were ambitious and passionate about what we do. Were always seeking ways to do more and provide the best compassionate care for our patients and be supportive to our staff.
We Have three newly emerging strategic objectives:
Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives
Details
Date posted
03 May 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
381-ME-6220776
Job locations
Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust
West Bromwich
B71 4HJ
Employer details
Employer name
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address
Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust
West Bromwich
B71 4HJ
Employer's website
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