Job overview
Ward Clerk
Department: Ward 15
Band 2, £24, Per annum, pro rata if part time
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We have an exciting opportunity for band 2 ward clerk to join our busy, friendly teams on wards 15.
We provide high quality care to respiratory patients with a wide variety of needs. MKUH is committed to ensuring all staff feel valued within the organisation and there are lots of staff initiatives already available to staff including free parking.
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: w/c 11 August
Main duties of the job
The role of the ward clerk is to support the nursing team in the delivery of safe effective care to the patient to be achieved by performing administrative tasks in a diligent, professional way in order to assist with the smooth running of the service.
Be able to admit, transfer, discharge patients using the electronic patient record.
Working for our organisation
NHS Staff Survey: They feel supported in their employers making reasonable adjustments to help them carry out their work, rating an 82.9% .
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
Free on-site parking
Free Refreshments
Great flexible working opportunities
Discounted gym membership
Lease car scheme
Generous annual leave and pension scheme
On site nursery (chargeable)
Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• Greet all visitors to the unit in a friendly, helpful and courteous manner.
• The undertaking of general organisation of paperwork and notes within the Unit to ensure an organized department.
• To admit, transfer and discharge patients from the system using the electronic patient record.
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.