Ward Clerk

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Luton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a ward clerk to join our team. You will undertake clerical tasks essential for the smooth running of the ward and work without supervision, using your own initiative to handle enquiries from patients, relatives and colleagues.

You will be part of the ward team supporting day-to-day operations. The Trust offers training, development and a supportive environment across our Bedford and Luton sites, with a commitment to delivering high quality

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a ward clerk to come and join our team. The post holder will undertake clerical work, necessary in the efficient running of the ward, and will need to work without supervision, using their own initiative when dealing with enquiries that arise. The post also demands the ability to communicate at all levels with patients, relatives and medical colleagues to maintain a high standard of service to meet the needs of the patients., The post-holder will be an integral part of the ward team ensuring that it runs smoothly on a day to day basis. The ward clerk will undertake clerical work, necessary in the efficient running of the ward, and will need to work without supervision, using their own initiative when dealing with enquires that arise. The post also demands the ability to communicate at all levels with patients, relatives and medical colleagues to maintain a high standard of service to meet the needs of the patients.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.