Chartridge Ward is a 22 bedded ward. We care for individuals who are medically well, but require additional care to be put in place before they can leave hospital. We are a busy ward with a high number of admissions and discharges each day.
Chartridge is looking for an enthusiastic ward clerk to join our team. The role will involve providing administrative and clerical support to the ward team, maintaining accurate records, collating important patient information, taking responsibility for the maintenance of the administrative areas of the ward, and being the first person that our patients and their loved ones often see when they arrive on the ward.
• Act as the focal point of administrative communications for the Ward,
taking all telephone enquiries, personal callers/visitors and directing patients where necessary.
• Register, collate and enter onto the computer system all patient records, as well as collating and filing clinical notes - this will involve using the CareFlow EPR / CareFlow Connect & Evolve systems, as well as many others
• Enter basic patient data onto the computer, especially admission, transfer and discharge details.
• Prepare documentation from admission to discharge for use by the
team.
• Filing of documentation in patients’ notes.
• Ensure that patient notes are filed and return to medical records in a timely manner
• Maintain patient notes on the ward in an organised and methodical manner according to Trust guidelines, including filing of results & printing patient labels.
• Ensure there is an adequate supply of appropriate patient information leaflets and paperwork required by staff.
• Liaise with other departments as required.
• Booking of patient transport and transport risk assessments as led by the ward team
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
This advert closes on Wednesday 12 Mar 2025