Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a Ward Clerk to provide reception and clerical support to Allerton ward and assist in maintaining a high standard of record keeping at ward level.
You will need to be organised & able to communicate with, patients, visitors and members of the multi disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
- Answering the telephone
- Arranging for notes to come to the ward, filing notes after discharge
- Ensuring notes are sent to the correct area after discharge
- Supporting the MDT in clerical roles
- Ordering stationary and equipment
About us
Allerton ward is based at Torbay Hospital in South Devon. We are a busy gastrointestinal/surgical Unit. Our ward is very friendly and is a positive place to work. Your role is vital in the ward running smoothly and effectively. Front of house-welcoming all onto our ward and supporting/directing.
Why work with us
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide reception service for all patients and visitors to Allerton ward.
- To ensure that all discharge summaries are completed and sent out in line with Trust Policy.
- To request and collect case notes as necessary and ensure they are available for the MDT.
- Distribute incoming post and redirect as necessary.
- To keep the nurses station tidy and maintain levels of stationary.
- Ensure the day to day maintence of patients case notes, including the insertion of investigations reports, filing plans/nursing notes ensuring all contents are filed strictly in accordance with the current protocol and ensure results are available in a timely fashion.
- To ensure patients/admissions/clinic appointments and outcomes and transfer details are accurate and up to date to the computer systems.
- Clerical support for the Senior sister.
- Be able to use computer systems, photocopy and scan and order equipment and stationary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide reception service for all patients and visitors to Allerton ward.
- To ensure that all discharge summaries are completed and sent out in line with Trust Policy.
- To request and collect case notes as necessary and ensure they are available for the MDT.
- Distribute incoming post and redirect as necessary.
- To keep the nurses station tidy and maintain levels of stationary.
- Ensure the day to day maintence of patients case notes, including the insertion of investigations reports, filing plans/nursing notes ensuring all contents are filed strictly in accordance with the current protocol and ensure results are available in a timely fashion.
- To ensure patients/admissions/clinic appointments and outcomes and transfer details are accurate and up to date to the computer systems.
- Clerical support for the Senior sister.
- Be able to use computer systems, photocopy and scan and order equipment and stationary.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in similar clerical role
- 4 GCSE's or equivalent level of educaion
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent
- Knowledge of Medical Records
- Experience in using Unit 4 ordering System
- Knowledge of PAS
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in similar clerical role
- 4 GCSE's or equivalent level of educaion
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent
- Knowledge of Medical Records
- Experience in using Unit 4 ordering System
- Knowledge of PAS
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.
