Ward Clerk Admin - Preston Lancashire

Ward Clerk

Lancashire

Up to £24,734.50 per annum DOE FTE

30 Hours per week includes some weekend working

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly enthusiastic about the jobs they do – you will find a dedicated team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

Main Purpose

To provide administrative support to the Inpatient Unit/Centre, supporting the admission, stay, discharge and death processes.

Main Tasks And Responsibilities

• Responsible to present a welcoming introduction to the centre and units for patients and visitors

• Assisting in the day-to-day administration of the centre: e.g. arranging transport, booking appointments, answering the centre and unit telephones, maintaining clinical systems

• Ensuring all relevant documentation for the admission, discharge and death of patients from the unit is in place including requesting patient records, maintaining patient lists, and the correct archiving following policy

• Liaising with social services and key community staff to ensure all necessary support services are requested prior to discharge. They may liaise with the admissions and discharge coordinator, nurse team and therapy team to ensure all necessary support services are requested prior to discharge

• Supporting the multi-disciplinary team with the paperwork related to the application for continuing healthcare funding

• Following up on actions from referral meetings and taking minutes during ward meetings

• Assisting with the rota and booking of bank and agency staff

• In order to facilitate the safe and smooth running of the Centre, employees are expected to maintain a safe working environment, maintain service user confidentiality, and occasionally take on reasonable additional tasks to meet the needs of the service

About you

• Experience of working in a healthcare environment

• Working knowledge and use of clinical reporting systems

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications & minute taking

• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

• Able to work well as part of a team

• Able to prioritise workload

• Able to use own initiative and know when to seek advice

Benefits include:

Competative Salary of Up to £24,734.50 per annum DOE FTE

• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata)

• Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave.

• Health Cash Plan

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Excellent training and support

• Group life assurance.

• Eye voucher scheme

• Free parking

• Company Pension

• Long service and Staff Awards

We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.

To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button.

• *Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible. **

• All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks*

Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds