Ward Clerk

Cygnet; Darlington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

We are looking for a friendly, professional Ward Clerk with a passion for making a difference to others.

You’ll be working 40 hours a week at Victoria House, helping ensure the smooth and safe management of our care.

Cygnet Victoria House is a 26 bed mental health inpatient service for men. The service, split across two wards, provides a safe and stabilising environment for men who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.

The ethos of our service is about assessing and treating service users in the least restrictive environment and planning for discharge in a robust and timely fashion. With a focus on stabilisation, we will support service users to manage their mental health, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for independent life back in the community.

With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

Your day-to-day…

• Assist clinical staff in ward administration
• Ensuring accurate recording & circulation of information
• File all patient case notes & conduct regular audits to ensure all paperwork is up to date
• Complete all ward filing in line with Cygnet policies
• Answer telephone, cover reception & undertake other administrative duties as required
• Ensure that reports are submitted on time & that care plans are accurate & up to date
• Liaise with medical secretaries to ensure timely submission of reports

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Pension scheme
• “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving

You are…

• Experienced in administration in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Organised, diligent & can strictly adhere to processes & procedures
• Knowledgeable of mental health & patient confidentiality issues
• Skilled at inputting, pulling & analysing data using Microsoft Excel
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• An excellent verbal & written communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Able to swiftly solve problems & work under pressure without compromising quality

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.