We now have a vacancy for a part time (22.5 hours), Band 2, Ward Clerk to work on the Neonatal unit at The Royal Oldham Hospital.
You will support the Neonatal Lead Nurse and team by undertaking a broad range of clerical duties including filing of reports and relevant documentation into patient records. You will undertake additional clerical duties under the supervisory control of the Unit/Departmental Manager.
• Clerical duties will include filing of reports and relevant documentation into patient records.
• Responsible for the daily organisation of results from laboratory, reporting data entry/retrieval and responding to telephone queries as appropriate.
• Additional clerical duties will be undertaken as determined by and under the supervisory control of the ward/departmental manager.
• Have responsibility for co-ordination and notification of discharges from the hospital setting into community care.
• Ensure that patients' notes and other documentation are prepared as necessary, observing ward/unit standards and expectations on accuracy and timeliness.
• Take responsibility for accurate data entry and retrieval via computer. Undertake daily patient safety audit.
• Ensure that discharged patient notes are returned promptly to appropriate secretaries or medical records department, in accordance with unit and government standards (data protection).
• Arrange follow-up appointments as required.
• Arrange transport when necessary.
• Ensure that patient admission books are maintained and that a record is kept of clinical activity, as required.
• Ensure that stationery/supplies are ordered as necessary.
• Provide a messenger service between the ward and other departments, including Pharmacy, Pathology and Stores undertaking errands as requested.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:
This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Dec 2024
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