Ward Clerk
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Job summary
This post provides an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and organised person to provide administrative and clerical support to the nursing staff within the Medical day Unit and discharge lounge (st Josephs ward), Stoke Mandeville Hospital. The medical day unit is open Monday to Friday.
MDU has a number of different clinics running throughout the week. This post requires ward clerk to be able to book and amend appointments on the MDU calendar, checking the referral emails box and ensuring patients are aware of their appointments. Booking transport for those who are unable to travel in for their appointments. Also, being able to organise notes for when patients have been discharged. Ensuring patients are admitted and discharged on careflow.
Main duties of the job
To act as the focal point of administrative communications for the treatment area, taking all telephone enquiries, personal callers/visitors and directing patients where necessary.
To input the patient activity from the treatment area into the CRS system. The basic patient data set will include the admission, transfer and discharge details, as directed by the Nurse in charge.
To prepare documentation from admission to discharge for use by the nursing team.
Ensuring documentation is sent for scanning in a timely manner
Is expected to maintain patient documentation in an organised and methodical manner according to Trust guideline,
To print patient labels and wrist bands as required.
To prepare blood request forms as required.
Ensure that there is an adequate supply of appropriate patient information leaflets for ward area.
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Details
Date posted
14 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
434-IM6977529
Job locations
Stoke Mandeville Hopsital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville Hopsital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Employer's website
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