Ward Clerk - OPMH

Wight Healthcare; Southampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Primrose Ward is a busy Older Peoples Mental Health inpatient service where the Ward Clerk provides essential administrative support to the Ward Manager, Clinical Lead Nurse, Matron and the multidisciplinary team.

You will oversee smooth information flow on the ward, act as a key contact for patients, families and external professionals, maintain accurate records and coordinate ward activity, meetings and communications in line with Trust standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee smooth information flow on the ward and act as a key contact for patients, families and external professionals.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure documentation is up to date in line with Trust standards.
• Coordinate ward activity, arrange meetings, prepare paperwork, manage diaries and ensure timely communication of essential information.

Job description

Primrose Ward is a busy Older Peoples Mental Health inpatient service, and the Ward Clerk plays a central role in keeping the ward organised, responsive and running safely. This post provides comprehensive administrative support to the Ward Manager, Clinical Lead Nurse, Matron and wider multidisciplinary team, ensuring that clinical staff are able to focus on delivering high quality patient care.

You will oversee the smooth flow of information across the ward, acting as a key contact for patients, families, carers and external professionals. They will ensure patient records and documentation are accurate, up to date and managed in line with Trust standards. The Ward Clerk will support the coordination of ward activity, including arranging meetings, preparing paperwork, managing diaries and ensuring timely communication of essential information.

The role also involves supporting workforce and operational processes such as maintaining safer staffing data, updating rosters, processing sickness and training information, and liaising with NHSP.