Ward Clerk - Patient Records & Admin Support (NHS)

Transformationunitgm; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a full-time Ward Clerk for a fixed-term position of 9 months covering maternity leave. The successful candidate will handle clerical duties such as maintaining patient notes, answering calls, and ensuring the efficient running of Ward 7. Essential skills include good communication and organizational abilities, with the knowledge of administrative systems being beneficial. Fluency in Welsh is desirable. This role is with a supportive NHS team committed to compassionate patient care.

Benefits

NHS pension

Career growth opportunities

Generous leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining patient notes and computer systems.
• Ability to cope well under pressure and work with the public.
• Knowledge of health IT systems desirable but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient notes and answer phone calls.
• Organize workload for efficient service delivery.
• Assisting with filing, photocopying, and scanning.

Skills

General clerical skills

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Welsh language skills

Education

Good standard of education

Tools

Patient administrative system

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a full-time Ward Clerk for a fixed-term position of 9 months covering maternity leave. The successful candidate will handle clerical duties such as maintaining patient notes, answering calls, and ensuring the efficient running of Ward 7. Essential skills include good communication and organizational abilities, with the knowledge of administrative systems being beneficial. Fluency in Welsh is desirable. This role is with a supportive NHS team committed to compassionate patient care.