Aau Ward Clerk

Check patient details on admission and update on iPM as necessary. Manage enquiries, including telephone enquiries in conjunction with and under the direction of nursing staff. Maintain hospital notes in accordance with the University Hospital Plymouth policies. Entering admissions and discharges on SALUS and/or iPM, System 12 and CRIS, including ward transfers, clinical transfers and speciality transfers, updating patient information where necessary. Tracing of notes in and out of the ward using the computerised tracing system. Ensure notes are filed correctly when patients are discharge/transferred or taken to bereavement services. Notify GP in the event of a patient death. Ensure all faults are reported to Estates for repair in a timely fashion. Make up admission packs, etc. as appropriate. Distribution of post and re-directing of mail. Work closely with medical staff and with other members of the disciplinary team. To request transport as required. To book new and follow-up appointments for patients as required. To ensure notes are available for Clinical Coding following discharge. Other duties, which may be allocated by the Ward Manager/Directorate Support Manager. Will be required to use a variety of systems such as CRIS, System 1, iPM and SALUS For further details please see attached JD&PS.