SDEC Ward Clerk
England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 2 days ago
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a ward clerk at Bedford Hospital.
The post is based in a clinical area of the Same Day Emergency Unit (SDEC) where you will have interaction with patients and relatives as well as staff based at Bedford hospital. You will be an organised, efficient and motivated individual who is flexible and adaptable within your work role to support the team in all aspects of ward administrative cover
To provide both a front line clerical service to clinical staff within the ward whilst also providing “front door” style support to patients and relatives during visits.
The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely inputting of patient level data into the relevant clinical systems for the capturing of admission, discharge and transfer of patients by strictly adhering to trust data quality, health records and information governance policies.
It is expected that the post-holder will manage their workload in an effective and efficient way and have a flexible approach to covering CCC and the role as it continues to develop with the ever-changing needs of the business.
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jamie Townsend Job title: Unit Manager - SDEC Email address: jamie.townsend@bedsft.nhs.uk
The post is based in a clinical area of the Same Day Emergency Unit (SDEC) where you will have interaction with patients and relatives as well as staff based at Bedford hospital. You will be an organised, efficient and motivated individual who is flexible and adaptable within your work role to support the team in all aspects of ward administrative cover
To provide both a front line clerical service to clinical staff within the ward whilst also providing “front door” style support to patients and relatives during visits.
The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely inputting of patient level data into the relevant clinical systems for the capturing of admission, discharge and transfer of patients by strictly adhering to trust data quality, health records and information governance policies.
It is expected that the post-holder will manage their workload in an effective and efficient way and have a flexible approach to covering CCC and the role as it continues to develop with the ever-changing needs of the business.
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jamie Townsend Job title: Unit Manager - SDEC Email address: jamie.townsend@bedsft.nhs.uk
