Ward Clerk - Ophthalmology | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 16 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 Per Annum Pro Rata for Part time |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 August 2025 |
| Location: | Broomfield, CM1 7ET |
| Company: | Southend University Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7303037/390-SUR-SO-5158 |
Summary
We have an an exciting opportunity to join our Ophthalmology team in our theatre ward at Broomfield.
The Ward Administrator is a key member of the team being responsible for providing a wide range of administrative, I.T. and clerical support.
This patient facing role is expected both to follow specific instructions from the healthcare team and to follow general procedures that involve a greater level of autonomy and decision-making.
Please note that no VISA sponsorship available for this role and the role may close early due to number of applications.
Ensure accurate data entry to all computer systems in order to contribute to both patient safety and collection of appropriate income for the Trust.
Prepare patient documentation in advance of a patient’s admission.
Ensure that medical records are requested, maintained and returned within appropriate timescales
Provide high quality reception duties through welcoming and greeting patients, relatives, staff and visitors to the ward in a professional and courteous manner
Maintain good understanding and familiarity with PROW policy and supporting protocols and demonstrate understanding by correct performance of related duties
Liaise with nursing and medical staff to prepare and collate all required documentation prior to ward rounds.
Ensure patient discharge process is completed appropriately on Trust systems and within required time frame. Produce a copy of the discharge letter and file in patient record.
Receive, sort and distribute mail, including redirecting mail for patients who are no longer on the ward
Order stationery using the appropriate documentation/electronic system and ensuring that an agreed stock level is maintained
Undertake any other administrative activities appropriate to this post as directed by the nursing/medical/managerial staff. Such duties will change over time as new administrative processes develop in response to changes in internal and external environments, within which the hospital is required to operate.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Are you looking for an exciting Ward Clerk role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
This advert closes on Monday 21 Jul 2025