Ward Clerk

On-site in Birmingham·Part-time·Added today (last checked 5 Nov)

Priory Group

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Salary: £16,119 a year
About £1,260 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Birmingham
Contract: Permanent, part-time hours

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Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

Free on-site parking
Birthday Holiday - your birthday as an extra days annual leave
Enhanced maternity pay
Contributory pension scheme
Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
Access to development opportunities
Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
Leadership & management development
Long service award
Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

The role

Priory Woodbourne
Salary | £16,119
Part-time role of 22.5 hours per week

Priory Woodbourne has an opportunity for a Ward Clerk to join our team.

Priory Hospital Woodbourne, Edgbaston, Birmingham is a specialist inpatient and outpatient mental health service providing treatment for addictions and a range of mental health conditions, alongside assessments, therapy and psychiatry. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes serving Woodbourne Road and Five Ways railway station approximately 1-2 miles from the hospital.

What you'll do

You'll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and to support the wellbeing of our patients. While your role doesn't involve providing direct care, your contribution is vital in helping to maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for everyone. Whether you're assisting with day-to-day operations, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.Prepare admission packs

Record patient admissions and discharges on the relevant IT systems
Arrange sick certificates for patients on admission and throughout their stay as required
Obtain patient records from other hospitals as required
Ensure that all communication is within the boundaries of patient confidentiality, and seek guidance when unsure
Document information in accordance with Record keeping and Information Governance standards

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Skills & Expertise

Experience

Experience in an administrative function previously, ideally in a similar setting, but not essential. Experience of dealing with other organisations

About Priory Group

Priory is a leading independent provider of mental healthcare and adult social care, supporting over 24,000 people every year across a network of around 270 locations. The people it supports may have addictions, mental health issues, learning disabilities, autism or one of many other conditions, and it delivers care through roles ranging from nurses, care assistants and support workers to managers and medical specialists.

Its services span addiction treatment, mental health support, eating disorder services, neurodiversity services, residential services, supported living, and both NHS and private healthcare, delivered through inpatient, outpatient and online programmes. Priory also states a goal of embedding a culture of openness, inclusion and trust where colleagues feel they belong, and that every colleague, patient and resident is treated with dignity and respect.