Ward Clerk

at  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

An opportunity has arisen for a new post in the Paediatric Medical Day Unit covering all ward clerk duties including inputting patients, admitting and discharging them. I It is initially a 12 month fixed term contract and the aim is to ensure all activity is inputted to ensure maximum income to the unit. The role will also involve covering any ward clerks on the other 3 wards for annual leave/sickness.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
1. To work in the Paediatric Medical Day Unit ensuring all inpatient activity is inputted efficiently and accurately. Act as the first point of contact for dealing with routine enquiries and take action as necessary liaising with others as appropriate. This includes ward cover duties for the rest of the Department when staff are on annual/sick leave.
2. Communicate with staff, patients and/or external organisations using appropriate methods
3. Maintain both manual and electronic filing systems and databases, as required by the department and Trust policies, ensuring all documents are accurately and appropriately archived.
4. Maintain an efficient and comprehensive administrative service, including photocopying, providing support to the departments and other team members as requested.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence ® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation’s core values.
Collate, input and monitor department documentation and information to assist with the production of monthly reports for the department.
Responsible for the dissemination of all relevant information to departments, external and internal users (e.g. dissemination of minutes, memos).
Assist with training new team members in Trust operational systems and department procedures.
Responsible for ordering stationery and other equipment whilst monitoring and maintaining stock levels using Integra system.
Responsible for the receipt and distribution of incoming/outgoing post and action accordingly.
Prioritise daily tasks to achieve timescales set.
Act as first point of contact for complaints within the department, dealing with them accordingly and in line with Trust policy and values and departmental standards.
Provide appropriate cover in the absence of other members of the team across all 3 wards.
Continually contribute to patient and business improvement Agendas. Share ideas for potential service improvement.
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