Ward Clerk United Kingdom
Job description
The unit is for women aged 18 to 65 years, who have a diagnosed psychiatric disorder, for example schizophrenia, and have been detained under the Mental Health Act. Alcohol and drug misuse are often part of the problems faced by patients.
We are seeking a highly organised individual to join the Administration team as Ward Clerk at Taylor Ward. The successful candidate will work as an integral part of the Taylor Ward staff team, supporting the Clinical Unit Manager and Nursing staff and liaising with other professionals on the ward.
To work as an integral part of the Taylor Ward staff team, supporting the Clinical Unit Manager and Nursing staff and liaising with other professionals on the ward.
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Filing all patient documentation in patient case notes Maintaining patient case notes in tidy and workable order
Input data onto Paris system with regards to admissions, discharges, home leave and return to the ward also transfers and adding patient details and making sure the relevant questions are answered in regards to patient
Printing all relevant paperwork and putting in the case notes and contacting the services on admission/discharge and also discharge scanning electronically sending documents to GP’s.
Tracking of patient case notes on Paris Plus and Paris creating new case notes and recording these, requesting medical records and community notes and making sure of return and arrange courier delivery when the patient is transferred to an out of area
Collection and distribution of patient and staff mail
Taking messages for staff and service users and accurately relaying
Take messages, documents, and specimens to other departments as required
Requisition for repairs and maintenance of the ward environment and
Report repairs and chase to make sure all has been carried out
Helping the housekeeper in regards to inputting audit outcomes taken and laminated and displayed on the notice
Mattress checks and hand audits
Sending off all audit charts so new are generated, printing off and laminating/ displaying on the notice
Keeping the notice boards tidy and relevant with information for patients and
Updating off duty and entering staff/bank staff on the bank system and typing new off duties out and saving on the G drive
Checking and maintaining stocks of goods used on the ward also stationary working with the housekeeper regarding inputting of
Inputting of non-stock orders and working with supplies/stores.
Deal with incoming calls professionally ensuring confidentiality is maintain at all
Photocopying and faxing as required by nursing
Arrange patient appointments, chase appointments up, booking patient
To participate in yearly Individual Performance and Development Reviews with related quarterly appraisals, undertaking management supervision and ensuring completion of mandatory training.
To participate in the Rehab and High Support Administration Forum.
To work as an integral part of the Rehab and High Support Care Hub administration team, providing cover and assistance across the Hub as directed by the Administration Lead/Manager.
To report all adverse incidents, complaints or health and safety issues to the ward manager or nurse in
