Job overview
Are you reliable, motivated, enthusiastic and looking for a new challenge?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy midwifery team as a Ward Clerk.
This role requires individuals to work as a proactive member of the ward team and to undertake a range of duties to assist the ward team in maintaining the smooth running of the clinical area.
Applicants require a good standard of general education to GCSE level to include English and Mathematics. Applicants must be reliable and committed to supporting delivering excellent maternity care. Basic knowledge of data protection, recent experience with a variety of IT systems and confidentiality are essential. Basic antenatal care and maternity services would be advantageous.
Hours per week: 17.5 hours
Main duties of the job
The post holder will liaise with and provide the multidisciplinary team with timely and accurate information required to support and maintain patient flow, under the direction of the ward manager.
To provide clerical support to the maternity unit, managing all relevant returns, filing and answering the telephone. To work as an effective member of the team, liaising with all midwifery and medical staffing on clerical and information matters within the area of responsibility.
To use initiative in organising all workloads to ensure efficient time management and to provide the initial point of contact for visitors to the ward.
To operate and monitor security systems and assist with security monitoring in the department.
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