Ward Clerk

A ward clerk is an administrative assistant who works on a hospital ward. They will be responsible for creating and updating patient files when they receive care. Ensure concise, clear and accurate documentation is maintained at all times including updating NHS systems. They will also be the first point of call for patients entering the ward and ensure a friendly working environment is maintained. You will also be responsible for answering the telephone to relatives and other departments in the trust., A fantastic opportunity is available for the right person to join our friendly team as a part time Ward Clerk working within a busy 28 bedded male renal ward.

The successful candidate will become part of the team delivering the day to day service needs of the busy unit. You will be required to support the team by providing a high standard of patient service and record keeping. We are looking for someone to work with the team who is pro-active, competent, caring and compassionate, with excellent communication skills.

Candidates must be able to work in a pressured environment, thrive on challenges and exceed expectation on a daily basis.

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achievednumerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.