Pediatric Ward Clerk – Admissions & Records

Bolton Nhs Foundation Trust; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Administration Clerk to support Paediatric ward operations, handling admissions, discharges, and appointments using the Trust's patient management systems.

The role requires meticulous attention to patient records, compliance with data protection, and excellent communication with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams. You will be the first point of contact on arrival, upholding confidentiality and dignity, while joining a busy ward environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with patient management systems and health records.
• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act and patient confidentiality.
• Good computer skills for the trust's digital systems.
• Strong customer service and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Register admissions and discharges on the patient management system.
• Request and locate case notes from medical records.
• Ensure health records meet standards and data protection compliance.
• File documents and maintain orderly case notes.
• Plan and prioritise workload to meet ward deadlines.
• Complete induction and IT training.

Skills

Patient management system

Communication skills

Data protection

Filing & organisation

Job description

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Administration Clerk to support Paediatric ward operations, handling admissions, discharges, and appointments using the Trust's patient management systems.

The role requires meticulous attention to patient records, compliance with data protection, and excellent communication with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams. You will be the first point of contact on arrival, upholding confidentiality and dignity, while joining a busy ward environment.