Ward Clerk

at  Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

1. To provide support regarding communication for staff within the Trust and with patients/ relatives, to facilitate a successful outcome of all enquires.2. To keep a full record of patients admitted and discharged (in/Out Book), i.e., Hospital Number, follow-up appointment, movement of notes, and patient information. Updating IT systems for admission and discharge of patients3.
   Duties to include but not exhaustive: -a) To update IT systems: to include, admissions, discharges, updating of patient details (correct address, GP details, next of kin).b) To ensure that the patient is admitted under the correct Consultant.c) To file admission packs for new patients in accordance with admission pack filing notes.d) To ensure trollies are ready for Ward rounds, also ensuring that there are continuation sheets and labels for all in patientse) To make/request follow up appointments for discharged patients.f) To file discharge episode in accordance with discharge filing notes.g) In the case of deceased patients, ensure correct paperwork is printed forBereavement office and contact GP.h) To continually monitor IT systems throughout the working day for any changes in patients status.4. To support Ward staff in dealing with telephone enquiries5. To sort and distribute mail, re-addressing discharged patients’ mail.6. Report any faults/work required or faulty equipment to facilities help desk and clinical engineering.7.
   Order non-stock equipment and stationery from Lyreco/ADB, keeping minimal stock as next day delivery available.8. To support with the training of new members of staff

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