Ward Clerk

at  Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Come join the team on the Same Day Medical Assessment Unit at The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust.
We are looking for a motivated, organised, friendly person who works well under pressure to join our team of ward. This role is to process admissions, transfers and discharges from the ward using the trust systems, while being flexible and adaptable to the needs of the ward.
If you enjoy working within a team and have great communication skills to deal with patients and their relatives, and the multi-disciplinary team then we would love to hear from you.
Please note this role is a 12.5 shift pattern including weekends and bank holidays.
The Ward Clerk will have responsibility for administrative duties within the Ward/Unit. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring an optimum level of efficient clerical support to the nursing and medical staff in a timely and accurate manner. He/she will have contact with patients, carers and all members of the multi professional team, as such he/she will provide front of house services for the Ward/Unit.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
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Occupational Health clearance
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Right to work in the UK

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