Ward Clerk - Florence Nightingale
The closing date is 25 October 2025
Job summary
We are looking for a Ward Clerk to join our fantastic Florence Nightingale Ward team.
You will be responsible for providing comprehensive clerical and administrative support to Ward Managers, Medical and Nursing staff; including any other mutually agreed duties to maintain the smooth running of the ward.
If you are a well organised, pro-active individual seeking your next challenge - please apply today!
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.
- Maintain good communication and relationships with patients/carers, members of the MDT and nurses in consultation with Ward Manager.
- Liaise with other wards and departments as required to maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
- Attend and participate in Ward/Directorate meetings
- To know all aspects of the ward environment
- Prepare notes for ward rounds, ensuring patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- Ensure that the trolley is organised and supplied with necessary forms, as well as patient case notes.
- Ensure the ward bed state is up to date and correct on a daily basis by entering admissions, on EPR and Teletracking
- Ensure that all medical case notes are tracked into the ward using the correct procedures on EPR
- Organise transport for patients if required
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Details
Date posted
20 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-DoM-BA-1252
Job locations
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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