Ward Clerk - Respiratory Medicine

Job summary

Ward Clerk (Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months)

We are seeking an organised and proactive Ward Clerk to join our Respiratory ward at Wexham Park Hospital on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This ward is a busy acute respiratory and general medical ward with 38 beds, providing high-quality care to patients with a range of complex conditions.

The Ward Clerk will play a crucial role in supporting the smooth day-to-day administrative operations of the ward. Acting as a key point of contact for patients, relatives, and the multidisciplinary team, you will ensure effective communication and efficient coordination of clerical duties within a fast-paced clinical environment.

This role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining a welcoming, efficient, and patient-focused ward environment while supporting clinical staff in delivering outstanding care.

Visa Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.

Main duties of the job

Provide comprehensive administrative support to the ward, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

Manage and update patient information promptly on the EPIC system, including admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Process patient documentation accurately and liaise with clinical staff, pharmacy, and other departments to resolve queries.

Act as the first point of contact for telephone enquiries, patients, relatives, and visitors, offering a professional and courteous service.

Welcome visitors to the ward and assist them in locating patients, enhancing overall patient and visitor experience.

Support the nursing team with administrative and coordination tasks during working hours.

Liaise regularly with multidisciplinary teams, including consultants' secretaries, pharmacy, and medical records.

Maintain ward supplies by monitoring and ordering stock as required.Assist with patient flow by booking transport in advance to support timely and efficient discharges.

Ensure compliance with Trust policies, including confidentiality, health and safety, incident reporting, and maintaining a safe and secure environment.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Road

Slough

SL2 4GF

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Road

Slough

SL2 4GF

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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