Ward Clerk

at  Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic candidate to join our team on the Paediatric Day Surgery Unit. As Ward Clerk you will be responsible for providing efficient and effective clerical services and contributing to patient care by supporting the clinical teams. You will be the first point of contact for patients, relatives and staff on the unit. The ideal candidate is calm and professional when under pressure as well as a good team player with an excellent telephone manner.
To assist the Ward Manager and nursing team members with general ward administration / clerical duties to ensure the smooth running of the ward / department and to act as a receptionist for visitors coming on to the ward.To be responsible for the care of medical records within the ward in accordance with the Trusts Records Management Policy.To liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team as appropriate.You will need to be confident in your computer skills although training will be provided. Experience in administrative duties is an advantage.To make Outpatient Department appointments at the request of staff, and liaising with the speciality teams.To adhere to Trust visiting policy and to discuss any queries with the nurse in charge.To support the nurse in charge in logging ICT and maintenance faults, as requested by the Nurse in Charge.To complete and query orders not delivered as required and maintain stationary supplies

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