Ward Clerk

The Ward Clerk will give efficient clerical assistance to the Unit. The provision of an efficient clerical service is essential to ensure the speedy admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.

By the nature of the duties, the Ward Clerk will be required to maintain strict confidentiality and will be expected to deal with patients and relatives with courtesy and discretion at all times.

The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post.

• Complete routine ward documentation which will include training statistics, bank usage statistics, sickness statistics etc.
• Type comprehensive nursing reports in preparation for Managers' Hearings/ Review Tribunals.
• Processing of statutory documentation in relation to the Mental Health Act.
• Processing of ward documentation e.g. Admissions and Discharges.

• Able to demonstrate English and Mathematics to GCSE level or equivalent level
• Welsh language skills Level 3-5
• RSA 1 or equivalent experience
• NVQ II

• Significant and relevant work/social experience which has utilised skills and knowledge that could be of benefit to the post
• General Clerical Experience
• Previous experience in a care environment

• Good verbal communication skills with good telephone manner
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise work
• Knowledge of hospital computer systems

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. We are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.