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Job overview

Critical Care is seeking a Ward Clerk/ Administrator on a permanent full time basis for the high depenndency area. The Ward Administrator is a key member of the ward team and is responsible for providing a wide range of administrative, I.T. and clerical support.

This includes maintaining computer and paper-based patient records, preparing ward paperwork and dealing with telephone enquiries. The post holder will also need to communicate with relatives and provide admin support to the staff team.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, and efficient administrative service to the units; enabling the delivery of a high quality service to the patients and allowing medical and nursing staff to focus on direct patient care.

This will involve considerable liaison with other departments and wards.

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. 

 We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.  

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. 

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.