Medical Same Day Emergency Care/AMU Ward Clerk | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 08 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,272 pa pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 July 2026 |
| Location: | Bournemouth, BH7 7DW |
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 8066239/153-ME06143-A |
Summary
The Ward Clerk supports the smooth day-to-day operation of the ward by providing administrative assistance, managing patient information, coordinating appointments, and acting as a key point of contact for patients, visitors, and healthcare staff.
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.
Work within our extremely busy SDEC Clinic and DVT clinic to ensure that notes are created and ready for same day patients & ensure that the diary is up to date. You maybe required to call and liaise with patients about attending certain tests or appointments.
To arrange for the repair of faulty ward equipment. To deliver post to patients. Answer the telephone and deal with enquiries in a courteous manner.
To open and sort incoming mail and distribute to relevant personnel for action.
To use the computer for inputting and accessing general patient information on Trust computer systems such as Ecamis, EPR, Agyle, Electronic Diary and Health of the Ward.
To assist with other duties that may reasonably be required. To ensure sufficient stock of paperwork and stationary supplies. Organise own workload to ensure that the priorities of the service need are met.
Liaise with agencies external to the ward e.g. other hospital departments, organising various models of transport, GP Surgeries etc.
Communicate appropriately with all visitors to the ward area e.g. relatives, medical and nursing agencies etc.
Contact by telephone patients and relatives relating to their imminent admission or discharge from the ward.
To report to the Senior Nurse any complaints, comment or request by patients or visitors.
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
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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 Monday 22 Jun 2026
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