Ward Clerk Day of Surgery | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Posting date: | 05 April 2024 |
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Salary: | Not specified |
Additional salary information: | £22,383 per annum |
Hours: | Full time |
Closing date: | 05 May 2024 |
Location: | Poole, BH15 2JB |
Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
Job type: | Permanent |
Job reference: | 6181910/153-SU03021 |
Summary
To support the departmental Sister/Clinical Leads with clerical and administrative support in the day to day running of the Day surgery unit.
Welcome patients and visitors to the ward, answer appropriate questions and provide relevant information in a sensitive manner, referring to qualified members of the team as necessary.
Undertake clerical and administrative duties on behalf of the ward; liaise with individual team members and other departments as required in a manner that will contribute to the effective and efficient running of the ward.
Base Location: Poole
Interview Date: TBC
• To assist with all aspects of clerical, administrative and housekeeping duties on the day Surgery Unit on behalf of the department
• To process and file notes ensuring that they are appropriately organised in the Trusts standard format on completion of procedures in preparation for scanning
• Be responsible for up-dating the Bed Managers with accurate and up-to-date information by maintaining up to date electronic systems. (EPR, ecamis)
• Access and review theatre lists to ensure medical notes are prepared for elective admissions.
• To be responsible for booking Outpatient appointments for those patients requesting Termination of pregnancy, and to liaise with closely with GP’s, Consultant Gynaecology and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure efficient use of the service
• To provide IT support to the nursing team
• To take on the responsibility of fire warden role for the department by completing the monthly checks and reporting any concerns to the Fire Safety Officer and line manager
• To organise own workload to ensure that the priorities of the service needs are met
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
This advert closes on Sunday 21 Apr 2024
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