Ward Clerk -Respiratory Support unit & respiratory ward

To provide administrative and clerical support to the Ward , carrying out assigned tasks in respect of a comprehensive clerical and

computer service to the work area. To provide an accurate and efficient data entry service of patient information on a daily basis, and to provide a daily reception service to the Ward area.

Act as the focal point of administrative communications for the Ward,

taking all telephone enquiries, personal callers/visitors and directing patients where necessary.

Register, collate and enter onto the computer system all patient held records, as well as collecting and filing all in-patient books and, when necessary, register new patients using the Medway/Evolve/careflow systems.

Enter basic patient data onto the computer, especially admission, transfer and discharge details.

Prepare documentation from admission to discharge for use by the

team.

Filing of documentation in patients' notes.

Ensure that patient notes are filed and return to medical records

Maintain patient notes on the ward in an organised and methodical manner according to Trust guidelines, including filing of results, printing patient labels.

Ensure there is an adequate supply of appropriate patient information leaflets and paperwork required by staff.

Liaise With Other Departments As Required.

Check the careflow error folder daily to ensure errors and issues are resolved.

Working For Your Organisation

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.


• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.


• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.


Why work for us?


• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.


• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.


• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.


• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.


What do we stand for?


• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.


• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.


• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.