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Job overview

Ward F6 have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic candidate to join our ward clerk team.

We are looking for someone who is organized, professional and motivated to provide efficient and timely support to our nursing and medical staff. Good communication skills are essential as the role involves problem solving, meeting and greeting patients and assisting with enquiries. The successful applicant will be proficient with the use of IT systems and have an interest in supporting a busy surgical ward.

If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualities to help us to put patients first, please contact Karen Bugg F6 Interim Ward Manager 01284 713125

STAFF CAR PARKING

Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 – 18:30.

For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital.  Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.

This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete “on call” duties within their role.

The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

Main duties of the job

• Communicating with patients, relatives, carers, remaining professional at all times
• Communicating with Ward staff, external departments within the trust
• Answering the telephone, dealing with enquiries and or referring to a trained/appropriate member of staff where appropriate
• Provide reception duties welcoming patients and visitor to the ward
• Collect and deliver items, for example medication, patient records or equipment within the trust as requested by clinical staff
• Maintain accurate data entry including e-care and tracking and collection of notes
• Request and lo work repairs via Smartline
• Ensure medical notes are filed accurately and are available for staff reference
• Maintain adequate stock levels of all stationary and identify any shortfalls so orders can be made
• Maintain accurate bed state at all times updating bed board regularly
• Arrange hospital transport as requested

Working for our organisation

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?