Ward Clerk - Short Stay Ward

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We currently looking for a ward clerk to join our friendly Short Stay Ward, Basildon Hospital on a permanent full time basis.

Short Stay Ward offer services all patients and we are under Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trusts.

You will carry out administrative and other mutually agreed duties to maintain the smooth running of the ward.

Main duties of the job

To greet and welcome all persons entering the ward, checking identification of staff requiring access to patient information.

To answer the telephone correctly by adhering to the Trusts telephone protocol. To understand and give messages received to the appropriate person i.e. Ward Manager or nurse in charge.

To maintain good communication and relationships with patients/carers, members of the MDT and nurses in consultation with Ward Manager/ nurse in charge

To Liaise with other wards and departments as required to maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records

To know all aspects of the ward environment

To prepare notes for ward rounds ensuring patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.

Ensure that notes trolley is organised and supplied with necessary forms as well as patient case notes

Booking of transport for patients going home

Keeping EPR / Tele-Tracking up to date

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Date posted

12 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Per Annum (Pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-MED-BA-1279

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Admin based experience

Desirable

NHS experience

Computer skills

Essential

Microsoft office skills

Communication skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Admin based experience

Desirable

NHS experience

Computer skills

Essential

Microsoft office skills

Communication skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills

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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