Job summary
- Main area
- Acute Medicine
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Flexible)
- Job ref
- 216-CB-M6450305
- Employer
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- MAU Level 6 - Derriford Hospital
- Town
- Plymouth
- Salary
- £22,383 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
MAU Ward Clerk
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
A vacancy has arisen for a full time Ward Clerk to work within AMU Tavy, Thrushel & the new Medical Receiving Unit.
The successful candidate will have GCSE’s 9-4 (A-C) in Maths & English and NVQ level 2 in either business administration or related subject or equivalent demonstrable experience.
Demonstrable experience working on a reception or within a clerical role is preferable. Candidates should have demonstrable experience of dealing face to face with the public and difficult customers / patients, working within a busy environment and able to deal with telephone and email enquiries.
The post is interesting and varied, it requires an ability to work both independently and as a member of the wider team. Applicants should have a mature and responsible attitude with a good sense of humour. In addition to good written and verbal communication skills.
Working hours are 12 hour shifts Monday - Sunday. Shifts include a variation of days, nights & bank holidays, flexibility is essential.
Weekends, Nights & Bank holidays will be paid at an enhanced rate.
If you would like any further information or an informal chat, please contact Beth Mitchell via 01752 (4)38190 / [email protected]
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
To provide a comprehensive multi-faceted, administrative function to the ward, supporting Nursing and Medical staff in the smooth day-to-day running of the ward area. To ensure the completion of all administrative and clerical tasks for the medical ward on a daily basis, and to provide a flexible option of ward admin cover across all medical wards.
The Trust covers a patient population of 450,000 incorporating South and West Devon Health Authority, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Health Authority, Plymouth Primary Care Trust, East Cornwall Primary Care Trust, East Cornwall Primary Care Group and South Hams & West Devon Primary Care Trust.
This post is designed to provide and deliver a high standard of a full administration service to the Medical Inpatient wards using a varied range of work procedures, many of which are non-routine, requiring a level of theoretical knowledge.
Working for our organisation
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Check patient details on admission and update on iPM / SALUS as necessary.
Manage enquiries, including telephone enquiries in conjunction with and under the direction of nursing.
Receiving results by telephone from laboratories.
Maintain hospital notes in accordance with the Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust policies.
Entering admissions and discharges on IPM / SALUS, including ward transfers, clinical transfers and speciality transfers, updating patient information where necessary.
Ensuring that the bed state is kept up to date on IPM in real time.
Ensure up to date front sheets and labels are available in patient’s notes.
File reports, ensuring they have firstly been seen and initialled by Medical staff.
Ensure availability of case notes (including investigation reports) for all admissions. Obtaining notes from other departments using computerised tracing system.
Tracing of notes in and out of ward using the computerised tracing system.
Ensure notes are filed correctly when patients are discharge/transferred or taken to bereavement services.
Liaising with other departments and secretaries regarding referrals, appointments, investigations, and referring for transport as required. Updating IPM as per Trust Policy. (NB referrals and investigations should be delivered or phoned through and not put in post).
Notify GP in the event of a patient death.
Keep an up to date list of all investigations requested on the ward and advise junior medical staff accordingly.
Keep the ward office tidy and stationery replenished, distribute and redirect mail.
Ensure all faults are reported to Estates for repair in a timely fashion.
Make up admission packs, etc. as appropriate.
General use of the VDU for clerical and identification purposes.
Photocopying when required.
Distribution of post and re-directing of mail.
Liaising with Post Room staff for collection or urgent specimens.
Work closely with medical staff and with other members of the disciplinary team.
To integrate into the departmental team and be able to relate to patients and families.
To request transport as required.
To deal with bleep enquiries.
To book new and follow-up appointments for patients as required.
To ensure notes are available for Clinical Coding following discharge.
Other duties, which may be allocated by the Ward Manager/Directorate Support Manager.
Build and sustain effective communications with other roles involved in the health community as required to ensure good team working and collaborative working practices in particular.
Work collaboratively within in multi disciplinary team and participate in the training of locum and support staff to Ward/Trust policies and routine.
Daily contact with patients, relatives and all other grades of hospital staff.
To provide cover to other wards / units that fall within the directorate
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable reception/clerical experience ICT skills
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrable clerical/admin experience within a large clinical setting
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE’s 9-4 (A-C) in Maths & English and NVQ level 2 in either business administration or related subject or equivalent demonstrable experience
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
- Able to utilise own initiative
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Beth Mitchell
- Job title
- Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01752 438190
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