Welsh-Speaking Ward Clerk — Admissions & Records

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ward Clerk at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board will provide efficient clerical support to the unit, ensuring prompt admission, discharge and transfer of patients, while maintaining confidentiality and courtesy to patients and families. Welsh language ability is essential for this post, and a robust clerical service is expected.

Key duties include routine ward documentation, nursing reports for hearings, and processing statutory Mental Health Act documentation.

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate English and Mathematics to GCSE level or equivalent level.
• Welsh language skills Level 3-5.
• RSA 1 or equivalent experience.
• Significant and relevant work/social experience which has utilised skills and knowledge that could be of benefit to the post.
• General Clerical Experience.
• Good verbal communication skills with good telephone manner.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organise and prioritise work.
• Knowledge of hospital computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Complete routine ward documentation which will include: training statistics, bank usage statistics, sickness statistics etc.
• Type comprehensive nursing reports in preparation for Managers’ Hearings/ Review Tribunals.
• Processing of statutory documentation in relation to the Mental Health Act.
• Processing of ward documentation e.g. Admissions and Discharges.

Skills

Good verbal communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to organise and prioritise工作

Education

GCSE English and Mathematics

Welsh language skills Level 3-5

RSA 1 or equivalent experience

Tools

Hospital computer systems

Job description

The Ward Clerk at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board will provide efficient clerical support to the unit, ensuring prompt admission, discharge and transfer of patients, while maintaining confidentiality and courtesy to patients and families. Welsh language ability is essential for this post, and a robust clerical service is expected.

Key duties include routine ward documentation, nursing reports for hearings, and processing statutory Mental Health Act documentation.