Ward Clerk - Seahorse Intensive Care Unit
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Job summary
We are currently looking to recruit a part-time Ward Clerk (22.5 hours p/w - Friday, Saturday & Sunday) to our Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The role of the ward clerk is vital and you will play a role in the smooth running of what is a very important, sensitive and busy ward. A friendly and welcoming demeanour and calmness under pressure are essential, flexibility and a can-do attitude are also vital as you will need to be approachable and keen to learn any new processes on what is a critically important, highly supportive and team-focused environment.
**Previous applicants need not apply**
This vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications has been received.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities will include acting as the first point of contact for the ward, greeting and signposting patients and relatives, processing patients using Careflow & Phillips, liaising with all clinicians and colleagues to facilitate a smooth and timely stay with the ward, and sending out patient discharge letters, attending daily board round meeting, organising parental accommodation, ensuring parents and visitors have parking permits, reporting on Agility & MEMO. The maintenance of paper and electronic records is also a key element. The right candidate will be responsible for setting high standards of patient care by enacting the Trust's values at all times.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Details
Date posted
27 November 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
387-WC-6262-NG-C
Job locations
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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