Ward Clerk - Maternity Outpatients

To provide clerical, administrative and reception duties for the Maternity Department. To contribute to efficient and effective care by ensuring all patient records are maintained correctly from admission to discharge., 1. To ensure patient records are available upon admission or as soon as possible thereafter, liaising with all relevant personnel e.g., Medical Records and Medical Secretaries

1. To maintain patient medical records in good order by filing reports, letters, etc and ensure all investigation reports are available for consultant's rounds.

1. To ensure patient records are tracked into and out of the department.

1. After patient discharge or transfer, ensure that records are complete and 'weeded' according to Trust Guidelines before returning them to Medical Records Department.

1. To complete and update the admissions book and to produce bed states at 4 hourly intervals.

1. To ensure all babies who are on the bed state have an activated security tag, which is registered on the system. To inform the Lead Midwife of any missing or not activated.

1. To enter any necessary patient information onto the computer (ADT - Patient Administration System and VTE Screen) on receiving or discharging patients.

1. To provide a reception service to cover a period over 7 days

1. There may also be a requirement to undertake other similar duties as part of this post to provide a quality service. These will be consistent with the level of responsibilities outlined above.

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.