Ward Clerk: Frontline Admin & Patient Care Support

Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive Ward Clerk to provide clerical, admin and secretarial support to ward staff, including familiarity with Trust electronic systems. The post focuses on patient care support and efficient ward operations.

Based on ward 11B, duties include handling queries from patients and visitors, stock control of equipment and consumables, and mandatory training along with regular supervision.

Qualifications

• The post holder is responsible for providing all clerical/admin and secretarial support to ward staff, including a good working knowledge of all Trust electronic systems.
• The post holder is required to deal with queries from patients, visitors and staff.
• Participate in regular supervision.
• Attend all mandatory training.
• Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
• Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
• Carry out duties with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
• Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
• Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical/admin and secretarial support to ward staff.
• Deal with queries from patients, visitors and staff.
• Participate in regular supervision.
• Attend all mandatory training.
• Support development planning with the Line Manager via the Trust Appraisal.
• Comply with Trust policies and protocols.
• Adhere to Equal Opportunity Policy.
• Maintain professional appearance and conduct.
• Maintain stock control of equipment and consumables specific to the Ward.

Job description

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive Ward Clerk to provide clerical, admin and secretarial support to ward staff, including familiarity with Trust electronic systems. The post focuses on patient care support and efficient ward operations.

Based on ward 11B, duties include handling queries from patients and visitors, stock control of equipment and consumables, and mandatory training along with regular supervision.