Ward Clerk

Milton Keynes University Hospital; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Ward Clerk at Milton Keynes University Hospital. This role involves providing excellent patient care and managing administrative duties in the Cardiac Care Unit. Candidates should be organized, computer literate, and enjoy working with a wide range of people. The position offers flexible hours and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Free tea and coffee

Great flexible working opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Lease car scheme

Generous annual leave and pension scheme

Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare environment is essential.
• Computer literacy with knowledge of hospital IT systems required.
• Enthusiastic and motivated individual.

Responsibilities

• Carry out procedures via the Trusts computer system.
• Organise hospital transport as requested.
• Assist in training new staff.

Skills

Customer care

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Communication

Job description

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Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Do you have experience in a healthcare environment? Are you computer literate with knowledge of hospital IT systems? Then our Ward Clerk opportunity may be what you are looking for.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our 26-bedded Cardiac Care Unit.

The post holder will provide excellent customer care that demonstrates a caring and responsive approach to those attending the hospital. You should enjoy communicating with a wide range of people, be highly organised, and have a flexible approach to work. Attention to detail and good keyboard skills are essential.

As a new member of the team, we offer a supernumerary period of training to help you settle in. We are committed to staff development and will help you develop your skills for the role, as required.

The role is Monday to Friday – office hours (some flexibility available).

Interview Date: 17th June

Main duties of the job

• Carry out procedures via the Trusts computer system for the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Organise hospital transport as requested.
• Undertake computer training courses as required, and ensure up-to-date bed states daily.

Working for our organisation

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital. Our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH, we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve patient care. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website for the latest news.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Assist in training new staff (with support from the IT department) in the use of the Trusts computer systems.
• Order and maintain adequate supplies of equipment, printing, and stationery.
• Complete requests for repairs and maintenance, ensuring a good audit trail and follow-up until completion.