Ward Clerk

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Chichester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university trust in healthcare is seeking a dynamic, proactive Ward Clerk to support ward operations. This role involves clerical tasks, managing administration, and providing excellent communication with staff and visitors. The ideal candidate will possess strong IT skills and effectively manage time while working independently or under supervision.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Wellbeing Programme

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal, communication, and IT skills are essential.
• Conscientious with excellent time management.
• Ability to work both under direction and on your own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day clerical support to facilitate smooth ward operations.
• Manage ward administration and maintain notes and records systems.
• Accurate data entry of patient information to meet Trust guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

IT Skills

Time Management

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic, proactive ward clerk to join our team. Good interpersonal, communication, and IT skills are essential.

You will need to be conscientious with excellent time management and an ability to work both under direction and on your own initiative.

Responsibilities include:

1. Providing day-to-day clerical support to facilitate the smooth running of the ward under the supervision of senior colleagues.
2. Greeting staff, patients, and visitors, requiring excellent communication skills.
3. Managing ward administration, ensuring correct procedures are followed.
4. Maintaining stationery stocks, answering queries, and forwarding relevant communication to staff.
5. Maintaining notes and records systems, ensuring timely and correct compilation.
6. Ordering supplies and equipment via the Trust procurement system under guidance.
7. Accurate data entry of patient information to meet Trust guidelines.
8. Monitoring patient data for compliance with national data collection standards.
9. Recording and distributing minutes of ward meetings accurately.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength. We promote inclusion and encourage everyone to succeed through various Staff Networks and support initiatives. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with compassion and empathy. Our Wellbeing Programme supports staff wellbeing, including flexible working options to promote work-life balance.

As a university trust and leader in healthcare research, we value learning and development. Joining us means embarking on a career where your contributions are valued and your growth is supported.

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Rachel
• Title: Ward Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]
• Middleton Ward extension 35242