2767 - Ward Clerk

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Barnsley is seeking a Ward Clerk to provide administrative and clerical support to Ward 36, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. You will be the first point of contact for patients, relatives and staff, handle patient notes, admissions, transfers and discharges, and liaise with the multidisciplinary team.

The role is based on the ward, Monday to Friday, and offers a friendly, patient-centred environment with opportunities to contribute to high-quality

Qualifications

• Administrative and clerical support to Ward 36.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised and approachable, able to work in a busy ward.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate patient records and ward documentation.
• Support admission, transfer and discharge processes.
• Arrange and organise patient notes.
• Answer calls and direct inquiries to the appropriate team.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary team and other departments.
• Prioritise workload in a busy ward environment.
• Provide general administrative support to the ward.

Job description

The successful candidate will provide administrative and clerical support to Ward 36, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the ward.

They will act as a first point of contact for patients, relatives, visitors and other departments, both face-to-face and over the telephone, ensuring a professional, friendly and helpful approach at all times.

Duties will include maintaining accurate patient records and ward documentation, supporting admission, transfer and discharge processes, arranging and organising patient notes, answering and directing telephone calls, and liaising with members of the multidisciplinary team and other departments across the Trust.

The Ward Clerk will work closely with the nursing team, including the Lead Nurse and Ward Sisters, and will be expected to prioritise their workload effectively within a busy and sometimes changing ward environment.

The successful candidate will also provide general administrative support to the ward and contribute to maintaining an organised and welcoming environment for our patients, relatives and staff.

Ward 36 is a busy surgical ward caring for patients across a range of surgical specialties. We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and approachable individual to join our team and become a valued member of the ward.

We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, patient-centered care and working together as a supportive multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a positive attitude and the ability to work well within a busy ward environment.

The post is worked Monday to Friday, 08:0016:00.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and would like to contribute to the smooth running of a busy surgical ward.

Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and employability.

At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit, ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.

We offer a friendly working environment where you will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

For individuals who require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.