Ward Clerk - Day Surgery and Surgical Admissions Lounge

The Dorchester Day Surgery Unit has 2 theatres, adjacent ward areas and recovery area in Dorset County Hospital. In addition, there is a satellite unit in Weymouth comprising of one theatre and adjacent ward area with a separate recovery area, an Eye Day Case Ward area in the East wing section of the Hospital. The Surgical Admissions Lounge is the first port of call for patients coming to Main Theatres which consists of 8 Theatres, 4 in the North Wing Section of the Hospital as well as 34 Theatres in the East Wing section.

The departments undertake a wide range of both day case and inpatient surgery on a daily basis.

Main tasks and responsibilities will be to collate, order and process patient records using hospital computer systems, provide support to patients, with a personal approach in the reception areas. The post holder will also be required to provide admin support to the nurses on the ward when required.

Applications would be welcomed with from individuals with IT/clerical skills or the willingness to develop these. Full in-house training and support will be given to the successful candidate.

The post is full time hours with flexibility being key to cover all areas within the Day Surgery Unit and Surgical Admissions lounge.

Day Surgery is looking for someone with relevant and up to date PAS experience as well as knowledge of booking appointments. This is a full time post, previous applicants need not apply., For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset CountyHospitalonline., Disability Confident
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