Maternity Ward Clerk (Inc Maternity/ Labour Wards)inHerefordinHerefordPUBLISHED TUE 18 FEB 2025
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a reliable, committed individual to join our busy team on the maternity ward. We are looking to recruit a ward clerk for maternity ward on a part-time basis. Working Monday-Friday - with possible flexibility around school term time.
The ward clerk will have a pivotal role to assist maternity staff with the smooth and efficient running of the Ward by providing clerical and administrative support to the rest of the ward team. We want an enthusiastic, bright and friendly self-motivated individual to work within our team. The work can be demanding and at a fast pace, to assist with housekeeping duties, including audit, to enhance patient care.
The ward clerk plays a vital role, ensuring that medical and electronic records and systems are kept up to date; whilst able to deliver excellent customer service as the person to greet patients and families.
Previous clerical experience in the health service would be desirable. You should be a calm, organised and well-motivated person with a positive, mature and flexible approach to your work. The post involves contact with patients and their families, so good communication skills are vital.
To provide comprehensive clerical service to the maternity ward ensuring that all duties are carried out accurately and efficiently and that confidentiality is maintained.
Provide reception service on the ward welcoming patients, visitors and staff and directing them to appropriate area..
Provide clerical duties in connection with admission, management of discharge of patients and accurate data collection entry.
A motivated well-presented individual to work as a team member within the work environment carrying out assigned tasks involving indirect patient care of the patients, to ensure effective management of the department on a day to day basis.
The post holder will be expected to provide flexible cover within maternity ward providing general admin support group.
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