Ward Clerk
- Employer
- Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Epping, CM16 6TN
- Contract
- Fixed-Term
- Posted
- 22 September 2026
- Closing date
- 6 October 2026
Role overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a band 2 Ward Clerk The post is 0. 80 hours per week working Monday , Wednesday, Thursday , Friday hours of working 8 am - 4 pm The Ward Clerk is the focal point of communication between the patients, doctors and other clinical and non-clinical staff.
As first point of contact to ensure visitors are greeted when arriving on the ward The role also has responsibility for Registering and Discharging patients onto EPR. To deal with incoming post, scanning, photocopying records and any other instructions commensurate to the role.
Receive and action or forward incoming/outgoing mail. Assist medical staff with ad hoc administration type enquiries.
Contribute to the reception base on the ward and provide an effective day to day Reception Provide clerical and administrative support to other staff groups as appropriate. Participate in identified training and personal development.
Assist with health promotion and other related activities as necessary. Maintain supplies of certain items of stationery and supplies for the administration team Receive, welcome and advise patients.
Signpost/direct patients appropriately to relevant clinical staff/services Book and attend patients onto Systmone Send, receive and action messages via clinical system. Answer telephone enquiries from patients, staff and other external agencies.
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Contribute to the reception team and provide an effective day to day Reception