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Job Overview
This is a new role for Ward Clerks for Frailty SDEC (Same Day Emergency Centre). This is a permanent position based at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford initially, but will require cross site working.
Main duties of the job
* Receive/welcome new patients onto the ward, checking particulars on their records and ensuring notes are in order. Ensure identity bracelets available for nursing staff. Compile sets of required blank documentation for emergency patients.
* Receive/welcome visitors onto the Ward and inform Sister/Charge Nurse or deputy of any query they may have.
* Answer the telephone, responding to questions or requests as appropriate.
* Request the services of allied healthcare professionals as requested by nursing staff (eg Phlebotomist/ECG Technician/Radiographers/Porters).
* Make outpatient referrals as requested by nursing staff.
* Request and collect (or deliver when requested) notes and x-rays from various departments.
* Order transport for patients as requested by nursing staff, competing appropriate paperwork.
* Ensure records are sent from the ward correctly compiled and completed following patient discharge.
* Report identified maintenance defects to engineers, competing appropriate paperwork.
Working for our organisation
Our vision, To provide excellent care for the communities we serve, is not just a statement; its a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - were determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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