Receptionist / Ward Clerk

Job description

Job responsibilities

To use a range of IT systems to support the Trust requirements within the Health Record field

Respond in a professional and Courteous manner when dealing with confidential or sensitive issues.

To undertake full receptionist duties, ensuring the service is efficient and Welcoming, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

To be responsible for the security of case notes within the Departments to accurately in-put, up-date and amend all patient related information on to the Patient Administration System (PAS) ensuring that relevant amendments are transferred to patients notes as necessary.

To Register, Admit, Transfer, and Discharge patients on (PAS) Patient Administration System.

To make appointments on PAS

To work within identified guidelines with regards to safeguarding. To ensure safeguarding processes are followed in terms of documentation and reporting.

To input data from a variety of sources using a range of identified data systems accurately and timely.

To amalgamate case notes where more than one record exists and to ensure that all Case notes are filed in the recognised format.

To be responsible for the timely processing of all incoming and outgoing mail.

To undertake filing of notes, results and correspondence following Trust and Departmental policies.

To scan skinny files onto IT systems used

To track case notes in and out of your areas of work as per trust policy

To convey appropriate information accurately and timely to a range of Professionals and Disciplines as authorised.

To ensure notifications processed as per departmental policy in a timely and accurate manner.

To attend mandatory sessions and undergo training as deemed appropriate by your line Manager.

To participate in the Trusts staff appraisal policy

To be familiar with and comply with all Directorate and Trust policies and procedures.

To undertake any tasks relevant to the work of a Ward Clerk/Receptionist this may develop as a special requirement of the Directorate/Department.

To assist with the training and induction of newly recruited staff within the department.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 4 GCSE or equivalent

Desirable

• English GCSE is required

Experience

Essential

• Experience required in Clerical or reception

Desirable

• Inside or outside of the organisation administration experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

New Cross Hospital

Wednesfield Road

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP

Employer's website

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