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Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
As a ward clerk at the NHS, you are essentially the traffic controller for the unit. You will need to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stress environment where you're required to multi-task and answer phones, maintain patient records, update general information, provide forms for the clinical staff and patients, and work with patients and staff. Describe how you keep yourself organized and keep a calm demeanour when working in a fast-paced environment.

Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
"I'm accustomed to working in a busy ward, so a fast-paced environment like this would not be a cause for concern. I'm often in high-pressure situations where I have competing demands and priorities, and I work through these situations by remaining calm and focused. I can discern what is a true priority, for example, a patient at my desk needing help versus a lesser priority, like refiling charts. I make sure that I prioritize people first, especially those who need immediate care or attention. I keep an open line of communication with my manager, keeping her in the loop if I fall behind on a task or need direction on what is most important to complete that day. I'm very organized and keep my to-do list at the front of my desk, and I also keep my workspace neat so I don't lose things and constantly have to track them down. If I feel stressed or whelmed, I will ask my manager if I can take a break to regroup or ask a colleague for help."
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