Ward Clerk

About the unit

The Young People’s Unit (YPU) provides in-patient care and treatment to young people aged 12–18 experiencing acute mental illness. It is a regional service with 12 beds serving young people from across the North of Scotland. The unit offers a broad range of therapeutic interventions, including individual, group and family work.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the multidisciplinary team on the ward
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
• Coordinate communication between clinical staff, patients, families and external agencies
• Manage appointment scheduling, admissions and discharge paperwork
• Handle telephone enquiries and direct them appropriately
• Support the smooth day-to-day running of the ward office

Requirements

• Achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland
• Comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers throughout employment
• Willingness to work as part of a team in a child and adolescent mental health setting

Training & development

The unit recognises that applicants may have little prior experience in child and adolescent mental health services and will provide training as required.

Pay

Salary is pro rata for part-time hours (Agenda for Change band applicable to Ward Clerk role).

Schedule

• 28.8 hours per week (part-time)
• Worked across five days — exact pattern to be confirmed

Visa eligibility

This post does not meet Home Office guidelines for Sponsorship / Skilled Worker Visa.

Contact

Informal enquiries: Fiona Redpath, Senior Charge Nurse — 01382 649031