Ward Clerk - Gynaecology Ward 14 (NHS AfC: Band 2) - Administrative and Clerical - The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust – Telford, District of Telford and Wrekin
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic team within Gynaecology Ward at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.
The successful applicant will need to have experience dealing with the general public; they will have good IT skills and remain calm under pressure in this demanding role. Duties will include answering the telephone, filing, using the new care flow system and booking appointments therefore a good telephone manner, confidence and a positive helpful manner is essential.
The post holder will be expected to provide clerical, administrative and information technology help to medical, nursing and other staff in relation to the patients being cared for within the Unit.
Training will be provided for the successful candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
* Receive/welcome new patients onto the ward, checking particulars on their records and ensuring notes are in order. Ensure identity bracelets are available for nursing staff. Compile sets of required blank documentation for emergency patients.
* Receive/welcome visitors onto the Ward and inform Sister/Charge Nurse or deputy of any query they may have.
* Answer the telephone, responding to questions or requests as appropriate.
* Request the services of allied healthcare professionals as requested by nursing staff (e.g., Phlebotomist/ECG Technician/Radiographers/Porters).
* Make outpatient referrals as requested by nursing staff.
* Notify Pathology of urgent blood specimens when requested by nursing staff.
* Request and collect (or deliver when requested) notes and x-rays from various departments.
* Order transport for patients as requested by nursing staff, completing appropriate paperwork.
* Ensure records are sent from the ward correctly compiled and completed following patient discharge.
* Report identified maintenance defects to engineers, completing appropriate paperwork.
You will be part of a group of employees comprising doctors, nursing staff, support staff, and clerical/administrative staff.
The successful applicant will find this role challenging, exciting, and rewarding. We look forward to welcoming you to our team and wish you every success.
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