Ward Administrator/Clerk

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We are looking for a Ward Administrator/Clerk to join our team at Cygnet Taunton.

Cygnet Hospital Taunton provides acute inpatient admissions service for men and women and a specialist inpatient service for men diagnosed with a learning disability.

Your Day-to-Day…

Salary: £28,050 per annum

• You’ll be working 36 hours a week in a Inpatient Mental Health Hospital with males with learning disabilities, female and male acute mental health services and male cognitive neuropsychiatry.
• Assisting the wards to complete relevant forms where necessary (e.g. Admission Paperwork etc.).
• Helping to ensure the wards are compliant with various clinical dashboards.
• Ensuring paperwork is submitted so the patient database is kept up to date.
• Assist with the collection of required data to meet corporate requirements and monitoring of ward key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Maintain effective filing/record keeping systems and decant service user notes in line with Medical Records policy and procedure.
• Maintain and update ward displays and information points to ensure these remain current and relevant.
• Liaise with external agencies, referrers, relatives and other professionals as required.
• Attend and take minutes at meetings as requested.
• Record all enquiries using appropriate documentation and ensure action is taken where necessary.
• Provide cover in the Reception area for breaks, leave etc. to include handling the hospital switchboard efficiently and carrying out other duties in this area as requested.
• Provide cover and support to the Administration Department as requested.
• Ensure confidentiality and security of patient related data at all times.