Ward Clerk

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an organisedWard Clerkhelp ensure the smooth & safe management of our patient care on theward to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Oldbury.

At Cygnet Hospital Oldbury you will be working 40 hours per week working 09:00 am till 17:00 working Monday to Friday.

Cygnet Hospital Oldbury is our new state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for women, in the West Midlands.

The service has two wards, a 12 bed PICU ward and a 15 bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Oldbury has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment.

Were focused on length of stay and making sure individuals move as quickly and safely as possible from our services to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Individuals can step down through the pathways available within Cygnet services.

Referrals can come to us from all areas, including other acute services and prison services.

Your Day-to-Day at Cygnet Hospital Oldbury...

• Assisting the wards to generate & complete relevant forms following Ward Round meetings where necessary (e.g. Notice to Accounts / S17 Leave forms / Pre Leave Assessment Forms).
• Helping to ensure the wards are compliant with various clinical dashboards (e.g. advising when care plans are due for review).
• Ensuring paperwork is submitted so the patient database is kept up to date.
• Assist with the collection of required data to meet corporate requirements.
• Attending Ward Rounds, taking minutes, editing and issuing the reports.
• Maintain effective filing systems and decant service user notes in line with Medical Records policy and procedure.
• Liaise internally regarding ward round meetings as required.
• Liaise with external agencies, referrers, other professionals and relatives.
• Attend and take minutes at meetings as requested.
• Record all enquiries using appropriate documentation and ensure action is taken where necessary.
• Provide cover in the Reception area for breaks, leave etc. to include handling the hospital switchboard efficiently and carrying out other duties in this area as requested.
• Ensure confidentiality and security of patient related data at all times.

You are...

• Experienced in administration in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Organised, diligent and can strictly adhere to processes & procedures
• Knowledgeable of mental health & patient confidentiality issues
• Skilled at inputting, pulling & analysing data using Microsoft Excel
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, etc
• An excellent verbal & written communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Able to swiftly solve problems & work under pressure without compromising quality

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• £26,510 per year
• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Expert supervision & support
• Free Health Cash plan
• 24 hours free GP support line
• Free life assurance cover
• Free eye tests
• Car lease discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
• Pension scheme
• Employee NHS - discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

Please note successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

This vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received.

Person Specification

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Oldbury

B68 9AG

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)