Ward Clerk

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Bank holidays up to 33 days after 10y

Pension up to 14.5%

Blue Light/NHS discounts

Season ticket loans

Job summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time Ward Clerk (Band 2) to act as the main point of contact on the ward, greeting visitors and supporting patient administration.

The role includes registering/discharging patients on EPR, handling mail, and assisting with ad hoc admin tasks. Working Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 8am–4pm, with opportunities for development within the ward team.

Qualifications

• Ward Clerk duties include handling reception on the ward and clerical tasks.
• Registering and discharging patients onto the EPR system.
• Handle incoming/outgoing mail and support administration duties.

Responsibilities

• Receive and action or forward incoming/outgoing mail.
• Assist medical staff with ad hoc administration enquiries.
• Provide ward reception cover and day-to-day administrative support.

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a band 2 Ward Clerk The post is 0.80 hours per week working Monday , Wednesday, Thursday , Friday hours of working 8 am - 4 pm The Ward Clerk is the focal point of communication between the patients, doctors and other clinical and non-clinical staff. As first point of contact to ensure visitors are greeted when arriving on the ward The role also has responsibility for Registering and Discharging patients onto EPR.To deal with incoming post, scanning, photocopying records and any other instructions commensurate to the role.Main duties of the job Receive and action or forward incoming/outgoing mail. Assist medical staff with ad hoc administration type enquiries. Contribute to the reception base on the ward and provide an effective day to day Reception Provide clerical and administrative support to other staff groups as appropriate. Participate in identified training and personal development. Assist with health promotion and other related activities as necessary. Maintain supplies of certain items of stationery and supplies for the administration team
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
  27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.