Ward Clerk

CYGNET; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking

Free Lunch when on duty

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Smart Health Toolkit

Health Cash Plan

Employee Discount Scheme

Job summary

CYGNET Hospital Stevenage is currently recruiting a full-time Ward Clerk to provide administrative and clerical support across ward operations in a medium secure hospital setting.

You will be organised with strong secretarial skills, responsible for recording and circulating information, filing patient notes, and handling reception duties. The role is 37.5 hours weekly, with DBS checks, and offers a range of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Organised, diligent and can strictly adhere to processes & procedures.
• Knowledgeable of mental health & patient confidentiality issues.
• Skilled at inputting, pulling & analysing data using Microsoft Excel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical staff in ward administration.
• Ensuring accurate recording & circulation of information.
• File all patient case notes & conduct regular audits to ensure all paperwork is up to date.
• Complete all ward filing in line with Cygnet policies.
• Answer telephone, cover reception & undertake other administrative duties as required.
• Ensure that reports are submitted on time and that care plans are accurate & up to date.
• Liaise with medical secretaries to ensure timely submission of reports.

Skills

Organised

Administrative skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.Cygnet Hospital Stevenage offers a range of secure and PICU and acute mental health services for men and women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.We are currently recruiting for a full-time Ward Clerk to provide administrative and clerical support where needed working in collaboration with staff such as Ward Managers and the MDT.You’ll be working 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday in a medium secure hospital setting.The ideal candidate will be an organised individual with excellent administrative and secretarial skills to support the efficient management of ward administrative tasks.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.You’re Day-to-Day...Assist clinical staff in ward administrationEnsuring accurate recording & circulation of informationFile all patient case notes & conduct regular audits to ensure all paperwork is up to dateComplete all ward filing in line with Cygnet policiesAnswer telephone, cover reception & undertake other administrative duties as requiredEnsure that reports are submitted on time and that care plans are accurate & up to dateLiaise with medical secretaries to ensure timely submission of reportsYou are...Experienced in administration in a fast-paced hospital environmentOrganised, diligent and can strictly adhere to processes & proceduresKnowledgeable of mental health & patient confidentiality issuesSkilled at inputting, pulling & analysing data using Microsoft ExcelProficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, etc.An excellent verbal & written communicator with strong interpersonal skillsAble to swiftly solve problems & work under pressure without compromising qualityIn return we’ll offer you:£28,940 per annumFree ParkingFree Lunch when on dutyRegular coaching and supportEmployee Discount SchemeCompany pension schemeCompany paid Life Assurance schemeSmart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checksHealth Cash PlanPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.What next?If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply