Ward Clerk / Receptinist

Job Title: Receptionist / Ward Clerk Have you got the right qualifications and skills for this job Find out below, and hit apply to be considered. Location: Witney Community Hospital, OX26 6JJ Hours: 29 hours per week – Monday & Tuesday 8am – 8pm & Saturdays 1.00pm – 8.00pm (Saturdays are paid at an enhanced rate) Trust: Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Role type: Temporary for 4 - 6 months with possibility of becoming permanent Role Details To provide a supportive, flexible, comprehensive clerical and administrative service to the ward team to support their delivery of patient care. Duties required

• Forwarding referrals prepared by clinicians to internal and external teams taking into consideration confidentiality and sensitive data management. Liaising with external providers/health care teams to ensure correct processes are in place in line.
• Maintaining ward diary.
• Answering the telephone, taking messages and helping with enquiries.
• Checking emails daily and printing off as necessary.
• Assisting housekeeping and nursing staff with ordering supplies via e-procurement as required.
• General scanning/uploading to electronic health records including patient blood results, correspondence, discharge summaries, leave forms, prescription charts etc. Using DOCMAN where appropriate.
• Taking minutes, typing and distribution for staff/patient meetings as required.
• Provide flexible cover for other members of the administration team when required.
• Responsible for office and clinical equipment’s maintenance; report to IT department or clinical device maintenance company for any maintenance, fault and repairs as required.
• Support the process of daily check on staffing level and update staffing level board, inform manager and notify Bank / agency staff sourcing team when bank/agency staff are required to cover shifts.
• Updating patient status at ‘A Glance’ board (PSAG Board).
• Requesting and sending patients’ notes and discharge summaries as required.
• Keeping notice boards tidy and up to date and adding anything of interest or importance to staff. xwwtmva
• Creating posters to promote ward initiatives and updates This role may require you to show evidence of vocational level 3 qualification or at least 2 years relevant experience. You’ll learn the following whilst working at the trust:

1. An in depth understanding of the roles and responsibilities involved in working within the NHS
2. K...