About the role
We are looking for a Paediatric Ward Clerk to join our friendly team on Ward 8 and the Paediatric Assessment Unit at Royal Preston Hospital. As the vital first point of contact, you’ll help create a warm, welcoming and supportive environment for patients, families and visitors. Excellent communication skills, compassion, and attention to detail are essential.
Key responsibilities
* Greeting and supporting children, young people and their families on arrival
* Providing a helpful and professional front‑of‑house service
* Managing patient information and ensuring accurate data entry
* Supporting clinical teams with essential clerical tasks
* Organising records, results and documentation
* Booking follow‑up appointments and assisting with daily ward flow
* Responding to external and internal telephone queries from staff, patients and other parties, and referring to the appropriate person
* Communicating with a range of staff, users and visitors via verbal and electronic means
* Organising incoming and outgoing post and referring enquiries to appropriate personnel where necessary
* Utilising local or Trust case‑note tracking system
* Filing reports and results, and locating files in the file system
* Data entry and maintaining accurate records
* Booking appointments for children discharged from Ward 8
Benefits & development opportunities
You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, and collaborate with a dedicated team. Your role will play a pivotal part in providing outstanding care to patients and staff.
This advert closes on Thursday 23 Apr 2026.
#J-18808-Ljbffr