Job summary

The urology ward clerk for Buckland ward provides comprehensive administrative and clerical support to the inpatient urology unit, ensuring efficient co-ordination of patient services across a 24-hour service. This role is central to maintaining accurate patient records, facilitating communication between MDT, and supporting the smooth operation of the ward.

Working closely, with nursing staff, physicians, allied health professionals and hospital departments, the ward clerk ensures timely processing of admissions, discharges, transfers and clinical documentation while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with hospital policies.

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About us

We provide emergency and non-emergency services to the residents of East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon, including the major towns of Crawley, Horsham, Reigate and Redhill; a community of over 535,000 people. We provide acute and complex services and a range of outpatient, diagnostic services whilst Crawley Hospital and Horsham in West Sussex and Caterham Dene Hospital and Oxted Health Centre in Surrey provide less complex planned services. In 2019 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our services as 'Outstanding' and we are one of the best performing Trusts in England:o Winners of Health Service Journal Acute Trust of the year award 2021.o National Patient Safety Awards winner and strive to be a beacon for safety in all that we do.o We are rated the sixth highest trust in the South East and in the top 25% nationally for staff recommending the Trust as a place to work or receive treatment.