Ward Clerk

at  Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

We have exciting opportunities to work within EPUT in our Child & Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient Services at St Aubyn Centre, Colchester
You will have a good general education with Maths and English to GCSE standard or equivalent
Good oral communication skills based on Fluency of the English Language
If you meet the criteria for the role, you will be invited to an interview
This challenging position requires someone who is a team player, flexible, organised and is able to work well under pressure. The post holder will provide comprehensive administrative support to the clinical team.
Main duties of the job
This position requires excellent communication skills, customer service, administration skills (computer literate/typing/note taking/photo copying/filing/reception duties etc), dedication to exceptional patient care and service, the ability to meet the demands of working in a busy environment and is able to represent their team and department with due professionalism.
supporting all administration tasks and aspects of admission and discharge processes in the unit
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
Season Ticket Loans
NHS discounts for staff
Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

JOB SUMMARY

The service will ensure the timely and accurate recording of all activity across services using Trust information systems.
To provide administration support to the inpatient clinical team to ensure smooth running of the service and organise ward administration according to service need.
Post holder will be responsible for maintaining documentation relating to admission and discharge into and out of the unit. Setting up review meetings and ensuring administration is organised ahead of clinical reviews
Post holders, as appropriate, will be required to provide administration duties on behalf of these services.
Due to the nature of the role a strong emphasis is placed on safeguarding confidentiality and this forms a pre-requisite for every Administration Assistant / Ward Clerk

To work as a member of the Child & Adolescent Mental Health inpatient Service ensuring that a high quality and efficient service is provided at all times, which may include giving support and providing cover in other areas as requested.
The Administration Assistant / Ward Clerk will ensure the timely and accurate recording of all activity across services using trust information systems.
The postholder will require a team approach to ensure cover for other CAMHS services if urgently required