Ward Clerk: Patient Access & Care Coordination

Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a confident and flexible nurse to join the Ward J44 Colorectal Surgery nursing team. You will provide excellent patient care, welcome and check in patients, and support discharge planning on a busy surgical ward.

The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and adaptability to varied needs. The post is full-time (37.5 hours) with in-service training support from the Nursing, Clerical and Business teams.

Qualifications

• Qualified nurse with current registration.
• Experience in patient care and support in a clinical setting.
• Good communication and teamwork to support a busy surgical ward.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and check in patients.
• Ensure paperwork and identity checks are completed.
• Print or prepare admission forms, wristbands, and other paperwork.
• Coordinate discharge documentation and transport bookings.
• Update and maintain patient information on Trust systems.
• Manage queries from staff and patients.
• Answer telephone calls from relatives, transport team or other departments.
• Order supplies, chase missing patient notes, and maintain stock of forms.
• Direct visitors and couriers.
• Ad-hoc tasks.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Nursing Degree/Diploma

Job description

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a confident and flexible nurse to join the Ward J44 Colorectal Surgery nursing team. You will provide excellent patient care, welcome and check in patients, and support discharge planning on a busy surgical ward.

The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and adaptability to varied needs. The post is full-time (37.5 hours) with in-service training support from the Nursing, Clerical and Business teams.