Ward Clerk | Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Ward 14 is a 37 bedded surgical unit caring for Elective and non elective patients. Ward 14 is an extremely fast based ward with a fast turn over of patients.
If successful for the post the new post holder must be able to work autonomously and at a very fast pace.
This vacancy is being advertised as an apprenticeship and as such the salary for the role if reflective of this. Those who currently hold and can evidence the essential qualifications need not apply. Your application will not be shortlisted if you hold the essential qualification(s).
Although English and Maths at level 2 is not required for the role, it is a requirement to complete the apprenticeship and need to be in place by the end of the apprenticeship. If you do not hold or cannot evidence English and Maths at level 2 then support will be provided for the successful applicant(s) as part of the Trust’s apprenticeship offer.
Whilst this role is being advertised as a permanent position, there is an expectation that the successful applicant must complete all elements of the apprenticeship. Initially, the successful applicant will be placed on a fixed term apprenticeship contract for the duration of the programme.Upon completion of the apprenticeship and providing all additional milestones are met, the successful applicant will be issued a permanent contract.
- To check demographic details are correct on admission and discharge.
- To arrange transport for patients attending other hospitals/departments.
- To answer the telephone, taking messages or transferring calls as appropriate.
- To co-ordinate outpatient appointments with clinic clerk prior to discharge.
- To prepare any discharged patients paperwork for scanning
- To provide support to nursing staff for general patient requests
- Liaise with Informatics regarding electronic equipment
- To check demographic details are correct on admission and discharge.
- To arrange transport for patients attending other hospitals/departments.
- To answer the telephone, taking messages or transferring calls as appropriate.
- To book outpatient appointments prior to patient discharge.
- To prepare any discharged patients paperwork for scanning.
- To provide support to nursing staff for general patient requests.
- Liaise with Informatics regarding electronic equipment.
- To update criteria to reside information for all patients' daily.
- provide admission inpatient information leaflets for patients
- assist with completion of friends and family questionnaires
- complete curtesy follow up call for discharged elective patients
- ordering of stationary products on oracle
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Ward Clerk position available at WUTH.
This advert closes on Wednesday 9 Oct 2024