Promote and maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors to Trust premises at all times.
Demonstrate a holistic approach to patient care and be aware of current trends and professional issues.
Ensure that all documentation for return to Medical Records/secretaries is accurately completed, filed correctly, and promptly dispatched to the appropriate area.
Ensure that complete and correct case notes and x-rays are available prior to admission for elective patients and obtained in a timely manner for other patients transferred to the unit.
Responsible for the filing of pathological and x-ray reports in a timely manner.
Ensure that all case notes, x-rays, reports, and doctors' letters are prepared and ready for doctors' ward rounds.
Arrange appointments for out-patients, x-ray reports, and other relevant departments.
Arrange transport as necessary on discharge of a patient.
Monitor the environment and report any necessary repairs.
Maintain stationery stocks to pre-determined stock levels.
Photocopy as requested by ward staff and sister in charge.
Undertake other clerical duties at the request of the ward staff.
Sort mail addressed to the ward and distribute accordingly.
At the discretion of the Senior Nurse Manager, the ward clerk may be expected to work on other wards within the Unit to cover sickness/annual leave.
Undertake errands to other departments as requested, e.g., pharmacy, pathology, x-ray, etc.
Support the ward manager in data collection and audit.
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