Ward Clerk
Department: Site Support Roles
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Cheadle Royal
Compensation: £26,300 / year
Description
Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal
Salary £26,300
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal has an opportunity for a Ward Clerk to join our team. Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, Stockport is an inpatient mental health service for young people and adults. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes along Wilmslow Road and Cheadle Hulme and East Didsbury railway stations approximately 1–2 miles from the service.
What you'll be doing
You’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and to support the wellbeing of our patients. While your role doesn’t involve providing direct care, your contribution is vital in helping to maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for everyone. Whether you're assisting with day-to-day operations, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.
- Prepare admission packs
- Record patient admissions and discharges on the relevant IT systems
- Arrange sick certificates for patients on admission and throughout their stay as required
- Obtain patient records from other hospitals as required
- Ensure that all communication is within the boundaries of patient confidentiality, and seek guidance when unsure
- Document information in accordance with Record keeping and Information Governance standards
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Essential for the role
- Experience in an administrative function previously ideally in a similar setting but not essential Experience of dealing with the other organisations
What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- Birthday Holiday - your birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
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Ward Clerk in Manchester employer: Priory Group
At Priory Hospital Woking, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and compassionate work environment for our Consultant Psychiatrists. With clinical freedom, flexible commitments, and a steady flow of patients, you can focus on delivering high-quality care while benefiting from our established reputation and comprehensive administrative support. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve, all within a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to mental health and addiction recovery.
