Ward Clerk

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A large health organization in North Wales is seeking a motivated Ward Clerk to provide clerical support at the Ablett Unit. Responsibilities include assisting with patient admissions and transfers, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring a professional approach. Candidates should have effective communication skills and experience with Microsoft Office. This role is vital for supporting patient flow and delivering an efficient clerical service.

Qualifications

• Good standard of education and effective communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and be organised.
• Keyboard skills and experience of Microsoft Office.
• Good telephone manner and strong communication skills.
• Professional and confidential approach to duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient clerical support to the Ablett Unit.
• Assist with admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle information with discretion.
• Demonstrate professional manners and maintain organisation.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organisational skills

Keyboard skills

Experience with Microsoft Office

Professional approach

Education

Good standard of education

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated person who will provide ward clerk support in the Ablett Unit. The post will be based at Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan, Rhyl, LL18 5UJ. The Ward Clerk will give efficient clerical assistance to the Unit in order to ensure the prompt admission, discharge and transfer of patients. The Ward Clerk will be required to maintain strict confidentiality and deal with patients and relatives with courtesy and discretion at all times. The Ward Clerk is responsible to the Ward Managers in providing an efficient clerical service across the wards.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient clerical support to the Ablett Unit and across wards as required.
• Assist with admission, discharge and transfer of patients to support timely patient flow.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and handle information with courtesy and discretion.
• Demonstrate professional and sensitive manners at all times and maintain a high standard of organisation with own workload.

Qualifications and Skills

• Good standard of education and effective communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and be efficient and well-organised with own workload.
• Keyboard skills and experience of the Microsoft Office package.
• Good telephone manner and strong communication skills.
• Professional and confidential approach to duties at all times.

About the Employer

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for around 700,000 people across North Wales. Join our team and align with our Organisational Values and the "Proud to Lead" competence framework. We are committed to equality and diversity and welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Applications

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment-related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.