Ward Clerk
| Posting date: | 26 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,050 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 May 2024 |
| Location: | Oldbury, B68 9AG |
| Company: | Cygnet |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 36056 |
Summary
We are looking for an organised Ward Clerk help ensure the smooth & safe management of our patient care on the ward to join our New Service – Cygnet Hospital Oldbury opening in Summer 2024.
At Cygnet Hospital Oldbury you will be working 40 hours per week working 09:00 am till 17:00 working Monday to Friday.
Cygnet Hospital Oldbury is our new state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for women, in the West Midlands. The service will be opening in mid-2024.
The service will feature two wards. A 12 bed PICU ward and a 15 bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Oldbury will have a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and will support the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment.
Your Day-to-Day at Cygnet Hospital Oldbury...
- Assisting the wards to generate & complete relevant forms following Ward Round meetings where necessary (e.g. Notice to Accounts / S17 Leave forms / Pre Leave Assessment Forms).
- Helping to ensure the wards are compliant with various clinical dashboards (e.g. advising when care plans are due for review).
- Ensuring paperwork is submitted so the patient database is kept up to date.
- Assist with the collection of required data to meet corporate requirements.
- Attending Ward Rounds, taking minutes, editing and issuing the reports.
- Maintain effective filing systems and decant service user notes in line with Medical Records policy and procedure.
- Liaise internally regarding ward round meetings as required.
- Liaise with external agencies, referrers, other professionals and relatives.
- Attend and take minutes at meetings as requested.
- Record all enquiries using appropriate documentation and ensure action is taken where necessary.
- Provide cover in the Reception area for breaks, leave etc. to include handling the hospital switchboard efficiently and carrying out other duties in this area as requested.
- Ensure confidentiality and security of patient related data at all times.
You are...
- Experienced in administration in a fast-paced hospital environment
- Organised, diligent and can strictly adhere to processes & procedures
- Knowledgeable of mental health & patient confidentiality issues
- Skilled at inputting, pulling & analysing data using Microsoft Excel
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, etc
- An excellent verbal & written communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Able to swiftly solve problems & work under pressure without compromising quality
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- £25,050 per year
- An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
- Expert supervision & support
- Employee referral scheme
- Free Health Cash plan
- 24 hours free GP support line
- Free life assurance cover
- Free eye tests
- Car lease discounts
- Discounted gym membership
- Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
- Pension scheme
- Employee NHS - discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme
- Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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