Endoscopy Ward Clerk (Band 2)

at  Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to provide an efficient and high quality ward-based clerical service supporting the staff responsible for inpatient care. Emphasis should be placed on confidentiality and efficiency; remaining calm, courteous and professional at all times.
Part Time - 17 hours per week
Tuesday 0730 - 1230, Thursday 0730 - 1230, Friday 1030 - 1800
Handle telephone calls and face to face enquiries from relatives, hospital staff and members of the Public.
Use computer skills and other clerical activity to perform the correct procedure for admission, discharge, transfer.
To be responsible for any information entered onto the computer whilst carrying out the duties required by the Trust.
Ensure all case notes are kept in good condition in accordance with trust procedures.
Ensuring that notes are kept tidy at all times, and photocopy relevant Trust documentation to ensure an adequate supply is available for ward use.
File investigation results and other documentation in patients’ case notes in accordance with Trust policy.
Record all ward attendances by patients in accordance with strict procedural guidelines laid down by the Trust.
Undertake mandatory training annually.
Attend annual staff development reviews in which training and development needs will be identified and planned.
Ensure regular attendance at team meetings as required.
Daily management of e-mail correspondence.
Maintain stationary levels for ward use.
Collate patient information as per Trust policy.
Record statistical data as required.
Ensure the maintenance of good relationships, communications, and teamwork with all disciplines within the ward/department.
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide
our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK
offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes.
Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have
strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we
inspire the workforce of the future.
We want to attract staff who embrace our ‘Right Care’ behaviours of compassion, a
commitment to quality of care and working together for patients – we want to make these
part of our DNA
For further details and full details of the role please see the attached job description and person specification attached

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