Ward Clerk - F4 RespiratoryinManchesterinManchesterPUBLISHED SAT 12 APR 2025
Integral Role in Patient Care, As a Ward Clerk, you play a crucial role in facilitating patient care and communication, positively impacting the experience of patients and their families.
Dynamic Work Environment, The position offers a busy and varied workplace where no two days are the same, providing opportunities for continuous learning and adaptation.
Collaboration With Multidisciplinary Team, You'll work closely with consultants, doctors, and nurses, contributing to team efforts and learning from a diverse group of healthcare professionals.
Opportunities for Professional Growth, Working at MFT, one of England's largest NHS Trusts, offers ample opportunities for career development and growth within the healthcare sector.
Enhanced Digital Experience, The introduction of the Hive system allows for engagement with cutting-edge technology, improving clinical quality and operational effectiveness.
Commitment to Sustainability, MFT's emphasis on a Green Plan demonstrates a forward-thinking approach to healthcare, allowing employees to be part of meaningful initiatives for sustainability.
Inclusive Work Culture, MFT fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging, ensuring equal opportunities for all staff members and prioritizing health and wellbeing.
Join Our Caring Team as a Ward Clerk - F4 Respiratory in Manchester!
Are you looking to make a real difference in patient care while embracing a fulfilling career? At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we are seeking a dedicated and organized Ward Clerk to become an essential part of our dynamic team on Ward F4. This position is perfect for those with excellent people skills and a knack for multitasking. You'll play a vital role in providing a compassionate service to our patients, communicating updates to families, and ensuring the ward runs smoothly by managing clerical duties.
In this busy and varied role, you'll work closely with healthcare professionals, supporting them in their mission to provide exceptional care. Your responsibilities will include managing patient admissions, updating our electronic systems, answering phone calls efficiently, and facilitating the flow of information. If you have a strong background in customer service or healthcare, coupled with great IT skills, we want to hear from you! Join us and be part of a supportive environment that champions your growth and well-being, while helping us shape the future of healthcare in our community. For more information, contact Catherine Conroy, Ward Manager, at catherine.conroy1@mft.nhs.uk. Let's make a difference together!
Are you looking to make a real difference in patient care while embracing a fulfilling career? At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we are seeking a dedicated and organized Ward Clerk to become an essential part of our dynamic team on Ward F4. This position is perfect for those with excellent people skills and a knack for multitasking. You'll play a vital role in providing a compassionate service to our patients, communicating updates to families, and ensuring the ward runs smoothly by managing clerical duties.
In this busy and varied role, you'll work closely with healthcare professionals, supporting them in their mission to provide exceptional care. Your responsibilities will include managing patient admissions, updating our electronic systems, answering phone calls efficiently, and facilitating the flow of information. If you have a strong background in customer service or healthcare, coupled with great IT skills, we want to hear from you! Join us and be part of a supportive environment that champions your growth and well-being, while helping us shape the future of healthcare in our community. For more information, contact Catherine Conroy, Ward Manager, at catherine.conroy1@mft.nhs.uk. Let's make a difference together!
Integral Role in Patient Care, As a Ward Clerk, you play a crucial role in facilitating patient care and communication, positively impacting the experience of patients and their families.
Dynamic Work Environment, The position offers a busy and varied workplace where no two days are the same, providing opportunities for continuous learning and adaptation.
Collaboration With Multidisciplinary Team, You'll work closely with consultants, doctors, and nurses, contributing to team efforts and learning from a diverse group of healthcare professionals.
Opportunities for Professional Growth, Working at MFT, one of England's largest NHS Trusts, offers ample opportunities for career development and growth within the healthcare sector.
Enhanced Digital Experience, The introduction of the Hive system allows for engagement with cutting-edge technology, improving clinical quality and operational effectiveness.
Commitment to Sustainability, MFT's emphasis on a Green Plan demonstrates a forward-thinking approach to healthcare, allowing employees to be part of meaningful initiatives for sustainability.
Inclusive Work Culture, MFT fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging, ensuring equal opportunities for all staff members and prioritizing health and wellbeing.
The Ward Clerk is an integral part of the ward team here on Ward F4/POU. We are looking for someone who is proficient, organized, has good time keeping with excellent people and communication skills . They are required to provide a comprehensive service to patients and perform to a high standard the clerical duties.
Role
A key part of the role will be to work along side our MDT to ensure that all tasks are completed to a high standard and in a timely manner. These tasks include (but are not limited to):
Communicating regularly with patient's relatives and loved ones to provide updates as a point of liaison , facilitating the attendance of patients onto the ward, updating the Hive system , answering and responding to phone calls in a professional and timely manner. Also ordering of relevant paperwork and stationary.
To operate within clearly defined limits of policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines within the department and when necessary improve good working practice.
We are looking for candidates who have an excellent telephone and communication skills and are eager to join our Administration team at Wythenshawe.
The position is a busy customer/administration service-based role where no two days can be the same. You will need to work flexibly and apply a methodical approach to a varying workload. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
You will work alongside the Consultants, Doctors and nurses to ensure our patients receive the best care possible, we are looking for candidates who will bring a positive approach to our working environment.
Successful candidates must have excellent IT skills and experience working in a customer service or healthcare environment as you will be expected to use IT and communication equipment associated with call handling and data input. You should demonstrate high levels of personal commitment to facilitate the delivery of a patient focused service.
MFT is England’s largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we’ve launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Catherine Conroy Job title: Ward Manager Email address: Telephone number:
Please contact Catherine to discuss the role further
Informal enquires are encouraged
Role
A key part of the role will be to work along side our MDT to ensure that all tasks are completed to a high standard and in a timely manner. These tasks include (but are not limited to):
Communicating regularly with patient's relatives and loved ones to provide updates as a point of liaison , facilitating the attendance of patients onto the ward, updating the Hive system , answering and responding to phone calls in a professional and timely manner. Also ordering of relevant paperwork and stationary.
To operate within clearly defined limits of policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines within the department and when necessary improve good working practice.
We are looking for candidates who have an excellent telephone and communication skills and are eager to join our Administration team at Wythenshawe.
The position is a busy customer/administration service-based role where no two days can be the same. You will need to work flexibly and apply a methodical approach to a varying workload. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
You will work alongside the Consultants, Doctors and nurses to ensure our patients receive the best care possible, we are looking for candidates who will bring a positive approach to our working environment.
Successful candidates must have excellent IT skills and experience working in a customer service or healthcare environment as you will be expected to use IT and communication equipment associated with call handling and data input. You should demonstrate high levels of personal commitment to facilitate the delivery of a patient focused service.
MFT is England’s largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we’ve launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Catherine Conroy Job title: Ward Manager Email address: Telephone number:
Please contact Catherine to discuss the role further
Informal enquires are encouraged
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To work as a Ward Clerk in the UK, you typically need a mix of administrative skills, interpersonal skills, and an understanding of healthcare environments. Here are some key skills and qualifications:
Essential Skills:
1. Administrative Skills:
- Proficiency in using office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, spreadsheets).
- Experience with filing systems and maintaining accurate records.
- Ability to manage appointments and scheduling.
2. Communication Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Ability to convey information clearly and effectively.
3. Interpersonal Skills:
- A compassionate and approachable manner when dealing with patients and their families.
- Ability to work as part of a team within a busy healthcare environment.
4. Organizational Skills:
- Excellent organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in patient records and documentation.
5. Customer Service Skills:
- A focus on providing high-quality service to patients and visitors.
- Ability to handle inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
6. Computer Skills:
- Familiarity with electronic patient record systems and other healthcare-related software.
- Basic IT skills for troubleshooting common issues.
Additional Skills:
1. Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations:
- Understanding of healthcare policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment.
2. Confidentiality Awareness:
- Awareness of data protection and confidentiality issues related to patient information.
3. Problem-Solving Skills:
- Ability to identify issues and resolve them quickly and effectively.
4. Flexibility and Adaptability:
- Willingness to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends, as required.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent qualifications is often required.
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting or administrative role can be beneficial.
- Some positions may require specific training or certifications related to healthcare administration or patient care.
Personal Qualities:
- Patience and empathy towards patients and their families.
- A proactive attitude and the ability to work under pressure.
- Strong work ethic and reliability.
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