Ward Clerk (12 month FTC)

Cygnet Health Care Limited; Bury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood is seeking a friendly Ward Clerk to support clinical teams in a busy hospital environment. This full-time, 12-month fixed-term role runs Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, at our CAMHS/Tier 4 PICU facility, providing essential ward administration and accurate records.

You will file notes, answer phones, assist with reports and audits, and liaise with medical secretaries. A DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and handle confidential information.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with colleagues and service users.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Administration

Organised

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Data entry and analysis (Excel)

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

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.We are looking for a friendly, professional Ward Clerk with a passion for making a difference to others.You’ll be working 40 hours per week (8am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday) at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood, helping ensure the smooth and safe management of our care.Note: This role is a fixed term contract for 12 months.Cygnet Bury Forestwood offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards which provide a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge including rapid assessment and treatment.Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir.In addition there is a diverse educational programme teaching a range of subjects available at the on-site school, Forestwood School, which is registered with the Department for Education.With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.Your 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 & that care plans are accurate & up to dateLiaise with medical secretaries to ensure timely submission of reportsWhy Cygnet? We’ll offer you…Salary: £28,050 per annumStrong career progression opportunitiesExpert supervision & supportPension schemeCycle to work scheme & employee discount savingYou are...Experienced in administration in a fast-paced hospital environmentOrganised, diligent & can strictly adhere to processes & proceduresKnowledgeable of mental health & patient confidentiality issuesSkilled at inputting, pulling & analysing data using Microsoft ExcelProficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, etcAn excellent verbal & written communicator with strong interpersonal skillsAble to swiftly solve problems & work under pressure without compromising qualitySuccessful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.What next?If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply