A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
We are looking for someone with a broad range of experience, a flexible approach to working, and the ability to work in a busy environment.
Good organizational skills, good communication skills with staff and patients, and the ability to work within a fast-paced multi-professional team are essential.
This advert may close early because of high applications.
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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Record accurately all admissions, transfers, and discharges on the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system in a timely fashion to ensure patient flow and safety.
2. Utilize EPR to input, retrieve, and update patient records daily.
3. Handle telephone enquiries and report any complaints/concerns/compliments to the Supervisors and Ward Manager.
4. Create, update, and maintain patient notes within the ward.
5. Arrange outpatient follow-up appointments by sending inpatient discharge summaries to the relevant department for patients using EPR, email, and/or post.
6. Carry out all administrative tasks efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
7. Undertake mandatory training as per trust policy.
8. Input accurate patient data onto EPR as required for compliance reports.
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working closely with partners and leveraging advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes, and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional, and inclusive.
At West Herts, we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognize the importance of a good work-life balance.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance, please contact us.
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving, please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
This advert closes on Friday 10 Jan 2025.
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