Ward Clerk Job Description, Brighton & Sussex

Second Gateway Level 1As above i.e. Foundation LevelSERVICES AND PROJECT MANAGEMENTFoundation Gateway Level 11. Correctly uses PAS to trace notes and obtains from central library and variouslocations from within and external to the Trust2. Files notes correctly repairs, amalgamates and files loose results / paper3. Sends medical notes to the relevant department / ward both internally andexternally4. Undertakes clerical duties in relation to deceased patients and their families.5. In liaison with the Shift Coordinator, Co-ordinate the critical in house ‘Bank’system ensuring staff are called and booked for future shifts assistingappointing ‘Bank staff’.Second Gateway Level 1As above i.e. Foundation GatewayREGISTERED HEALTH PROFESSIONALAll staff who are members of a professional body must comply with standards ofprofessional practice/conduct. It is the post holders responsibility to ensure they areboth familiar with and adhere to these requirements.FLEXIBILITY STATEMENTThis job description is not inflexible but is an outline and account of the main duties.Any changes will be discussed fully with the post holder in advance. This jobdescription will be reviewed periodically to take into account changes anddevelopments in service requirements.CONFIDENTIALITYAs an employee of this Trust you may gain privileged knowledge of a highly confidentialnature relating to private affairs, diagnosis and treatment of patients, informationaffecting members of the public, personal matters concerning staff, commercialconfidences of third parties, and details of items under consideration by this Trust.Such information should not be divulged or passed to any unauthorised person orpersons, and the requirements of the Trust’s Code of Conduct for Employees inRespect of Confidentiality, a copy of which is available from your Head of Department,must be adhered to with particular regard to the responsibilities of individuals and theJob Reference: 379DEC688-09 Closing Date: 11 January 2010