Ward Clerk (XN02)

Anexciting new ward clerk opportunity in our new elective hub at WharfedaleHospital -previous applicants need not apply

Toundertake administrative duties at ward level including the accurate andtimely recording of patient activity data on Trust systems. To undertakeclerical and related duties on the ward and enable Sister/Charge Nurse andother ward staff to concentrate more freely on direct patient care. This will involve considerable liaison withother departments and theatres on behalf of the ward staff.

Thejobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an environment for effectivecare.

Thejobholder will work within an area caring for surgical patients and theadministrative work for nurse led clinics ran through the day surgery ward.Participate in appropriate and relevant communications networks and ensurethe maintenance of good relationships, communications and teamwork with alldisciplines within the ward / department.

Working with the Leeds Way Values

Ourvalues are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see thisas a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by ourstaff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Accountable

Empowered

Main duties of the job

Administrativeand Clerical Duties

Recordadmission, transfer and discharge activity data onto the Trust PAS system.

Arrangepatients follow-up appointments using the PAS system and order transport forpatients when required.

Recordchanges to the bed base and inform the relevant corporate team

Handletelephone calls from relatives, hospital staff, public etc, under guidancewhere necessary from the Sister/Charge Nurse, and making calls whereappropriate on behalf of ward staff.

Ensurethat patients medical records (including x-rays) are available on the ward,obtaining these where necessary from other departments.

Transferpathology and other reports to patients records, and general collation ofrecords promptly and efficiently, especially on patients discharge.

Deliverpatients mail.

Orderstationary and complete requisition forms under instruction fromSister/Charge Nurse.

Completeelectronic admission/bed system as required

Maintainingrecords on behalf of Sister/ Charge Nurse.

Assistingto maintain high standards of care

Assistin the welcome and reception of patients and visitors into the clinical area

Maintaina safe working environment, reporting incidents, accidents, complaints

Understandthe need to maintain and respect patient confidentiality

Participatein in-service training

Participatein mandatory training annually

Participatein annual performance appraisal

About us

LeedsTeaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying \’at risk\’members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job advertsare subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or removeadverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in theshortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while thisprocess is completed, and contact the named contact if you have anyquestions.

Job responsibilities

To undertake administrative duties at ward level including the accurate and timely recording of patient activity data on Trust systems. To undertake clerical and related duties on the ward and enable Sister/Charge Nurse and other ward staff to concentrate more freely on direct patient care. This will involve considerable liaison with other departments and wards on behalf of the ward staff.

The jobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an environment for effective care.

The jobholder will work within an area caring for patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Literate/Numerate Willing to undergo training as required

Experience

• Insight into roles responsibilities of post
• Knowledge of Patient Administration Processes
• Insight into role and responsibilities of post
• Customer relations
• Maintaining a safe environment
• Clerical Experience

Skills & behaviours

• Motivated
• Reliable
• Trustworthy
• Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Committed to working with people
• Adaptable

Other Criteria

• Good interpersonal skills
• Effectively communicates with patients and team members
• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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