Job overview
The post holder will provide clerical, administrative and information technology support to the Emergency Department in relation to booking in of patients, patients being treated and cared for within the department, and to provide information for patients, relatives and internal and external agencies, on A&E status.
The post holder may be required to work anywhere in the department to cover short term absence or annual leave.
Main duties of the job
* To be responsible for the reception of A & E patients on the computerised recording system.
* To be responsible for producing and supplying all necessary paperwork to allow the processing of patients through the A & E department.
* To Photocopy notes ready for patient to go to a ward
* To be responsible for the accurate scanning of A & E notes and results if necessary.
* To be responsible for the speedy retrieval of old A & E cards as necessary.
* To be responsible for producing discharge letters, singly or in batch format, which are subsequently sent to GPs either by mail or electronic format.
* To be responsible for dealing with telephone enquiries regarding patients who are presently in the Accident and Emergency Department and re-directing calls to the correct person.
* To be responsible for making clinic appointments for patients who need to attend fracture, and other speciality clinics.
* To be able to use Tel tracking when Flow Co is not availableLogin needed
* To be responsible for maintaining confidentiality of patient information
* To be responsible for placing Patients onto the Emis system for UTC appointments and 111 appointments then also to Arrive patients on Adastra for 111 appointments.
* To be responsible for maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
* To be responsible for the correct use of the PAS computer system and any other computerised systems under the terms of the Data Protection Act.
Working for your organisation
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
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