Hospital Ward Clerk – Impactful Admin & Records

Cygnet Group; Cygnet; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £28,050 p.a.

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Job summary

Cygnet Group is seeking a friendly, professional Ward Clerk to support ward administration at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood. The role is a 40-hour week (8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday) on a fixed-term contract for 12 months, helping ensure smooth and safe management of care.

You will assist clinical staff, manage information flow, file notes, and handle reception duties while upholding patient confidentiality and documentation standards. DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Organised, diligent and able to adhere to processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of mental health and patient confidentiality issues.
• Skilled at inputting, pulling and analysing data using Microsoft Excel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• An excellent verbal and written communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to swiftly solve problems and work under pressure without compromising quality.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical staff in ward administration.
• Ensuring accurate recording & circulation of information.
• File all patient case notes & conduct regular audits to ensure all paperwork is up to date.
• Complete all ward filing in line with Cygnet policies.
• Answer telephone, cover reception & undertake other administrative duties as required.
• Ensure that reports are submitted on time & that care plans are accurate & up to date.
• Liaise with medical secretaries to ensure timely submission of reports.

Skills

Administration

Data entry

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Cygnet Group is seeking a friendly, professional Ward Clerk to support ward administration at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood. The role is a 40-hour week (8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday) on a fixed-term contract for 12 months, helping ensure smooth and safe management of care.

You will assist clinical staff, manage information flow, file notes, and handle reception duties while upholding patient confidentiality and documentation standards. DBS check is required.