Abby Terry
Ward Clerk
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About
I am a hardworking, trustworthy and reliable individual who is looking to gain further experience, learn new skills and develop my career within the NHS or similar medical environments. I am well respected by both, my peers and management and I work well independently and as part of the wider ward team. I am IT literate and I have excellent communication and customer service skills.
I am eager to learn new skills and work in a challenging, but rewarding environment. I have multiple transferable skills including good time management, multitasking and problem solving. I am willing to complete additional training and development as required.
I also hold a full UK driving license and can travel as required. I am fully flexible and am available to work as required by the role.
Experience
Ward Clerk - NHS
(2024-09)
- Managing admission of new patients
- Preparing/order locate notes from medical records or from the appropriate department
- Ensure records have a front sheet detailing correct patient information; address, GP details and Next of Kin
- File loose papers, print and file discharge summary and send a copy to GP as required
- Complete trace boo
- Book or arrange follow-ups within 1-2 weeks
- Add yellow CDC sticker to notes and pinpoint to CDC trolly
- Keep stationary items replenished and keep ward forms stocked up i.e. fluid balance charts/prescription charts
- Order patient leaflets
- Using the Integra system to order most items and prescription charts from the pharmacy
- Book patient transport for discharge/outpatient appointments using YAS (Yorkshire Ambulance Service) and order taxis on account for patients that are not eligible for an ambulance
- Answer phones, note and pass on messages
- Support ward staff with general admin tasks, such as printing, laminating card unlocking etc
- Report faulty equipment to estates/IT/clinical engineering
- Photocopying notes to send to other hospitals if required
- Book in-ward attenders for INR checks/Group and Saves
- Keep office/ward area clean and tidy, ensure notes are in good order and trolleys are clean
- Adhere to GDPR by shredding and discarding personal information
- Issue friends and family cards to patients due for discharge, and send off completed cards weekly
- Ensure relevant paperwork is completed for deceased patients, including the patient property book. Take patient property to the bereavement office
- Order other supplies for the ward such as fruit and fortisips for patients in the absence of the housekeeper
- Support patients and families with queries as appropriate
- Delegate for other ward personnel as required
Warehouse Operative - GXO Logistics
(2021-10 - 2024-08)
- Stock handling
- Pre-receiving tasks - pre-sorting goods in accordance with documentation ready for compliance checks
- Receiving goods into the warehouse using a handheld device and applying location stickers
- Tramming stock to designated stand-down areas
- Using a handheld device to bin items into the correct locations
- Folding and bagging clothing items and using a handheld device to receive returned items into the warehouse management system
- Packing customer orders in appropriate packaging and applying meta-pack labels
- The ability to work under pressure and good time management for hitting hourly targets required by management
- Being able to work in a team and independently
Sales Assistant - One-Stop Stores LTD
(2017-08 - 2022-04)
- Serving and assisting customers/refunds and void transactions
- Merchandising & promotional displays
- Stock management
- Stock rotation
- Problem solving
- Stock counts
- POS / Ticketing
- Housekeeping
- Daily cash up and cash handling
- Key holder/opening and closing of premises
- Deputising for management
Education
GCSE - Media Studies - Ecclesfield Secondary School
GCSE - Maths - Ecclesfield Secondary School
GCSE - English Language - Ecclesfield Secondary School
GCSE - English Literature - Ecclesfield Secondary School
GCSE - Art & Design - Ecclesfield Secondary School
GCSE - Science A - Ecclesfield Secondary School
GCSE - Additional Science - Ecclesfield Secondary School
GCSE - History - Ecclesfield Secondary School
BCS Level 2 ECDL - IT Application Skills - Ecclesfield Secondary School