Ward Clerk

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Cygnet Hospital Churchill, located in south London, is a 56 bed inpatient mental health hospital for men

We are currently recruiting for a full time Ward Clerk to work on Palm Ward, which is our 17-bed acute service for men.

The ideal candidate will be an organised individual with excellent administrative and secretarial skills to support the efficient management of ward administrative tasks.

You're Day-to-Day...
• Assist clinical staff in ward administration
• Ensuring accurate recording & circualtion of information
• File all patient case notes & conduct regular audits to ensure all paperwork is up to date
• Complete all ward filing in line with Cygnet policies
• Answer telephone, cover reception & undertake other administrative duties as required
• Ensure that reports are submitted on time and that care plans are accurate & up to date
• Liaise with medical secretaries to ensure timely submission of reports

You are...
• Experienced in administration in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Organised, diligent and can strictly adhere to processes & procedures
• Knowledgeable of mental health & patient confidentiality issues
• Skilled at inputting, pulling & analysing data using Microsoft Excel
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, etc
• An excellent verbal & written communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Able to swiftly solve problems & work under pressure without compromising quality

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension scheme
• "Cycle to work" scheme & employee discount saving

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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