Job overview

The role of the Ward Clerk, is to assist the clinical team, enabling the smooth functioning of the unit through effective communication, general administration and appropriate interactions with patients, visitors and the multi-disciplinary team.

All activities will be under the direction of the Ward Sisters , Clinical Matron and nurse in charge on shift.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have the responsibility of providing administrative support for the ward. This will include being the friendly face of the ward, warmly greeting and directing visitors to areas within the ward and managing phone calls into the department. They will also be responsible for tracking the patients on their journey through the department, requesting and tracking notes, filing and making sure that the electronic systems are up to date as well as checking paperwork stocks. 

They will need to have good worki...