Ward Clerk – Patient Admin on Thoracic Ward

st georges nhs trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Ward Clerk for Caroline Ward, a thoracic surgery unit with a 24-bed capacity. The role focuses on providing clerical support to patients, visitors and nursing staff, and acting as the initial contact point on the ward.

The successful candidate will have healthcare environment experience, strong organisational and computer skills, and the ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare environment.
• Good organisational, communication and computer skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Self-motivated, adaptable and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective clerical support to patients, visitors and nursing staff.
• Assist ward staff with routine administrative tasks to ensure smooth ward operations.
• Be the initial point of contact for patients, visitors and callers.
• Maintain accurate records and file management to support ward workflow.

Skills

Computer literacy

Hospital IT systems

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Job description

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Ward Clerk for Caroline Ward, a thoracic surgery unit with a 24-bed capacity. The role focuses on providing clerical support to patients, visitors and nursing staff, and acting as the initial contact point on the ward.

The successful candidate will have healthcare environment experience, strong organisational and computer skills, and the ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.