Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Clerk - Respiratory Ward

The closing date is 05 October 2025

Job summary

Ward Clerk - Acute Respiratory/Medical Ward (Ward 9)Location: Wexham Park HospitalContract: 12-month fixed termHours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Overview:We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Ward Clerk to join Ward 9, our busy 38-bed acute respiratory and medical ward. As the first point of contact for patients, relatives, and visitors, you will provide essential administrative support that keeps the ward running smoothly.

In this pivotal role, you will:

Coordinate communication between healthcare professionals, patients, and families.

Manage day-to-day ward administration with accuracy and efficiency.

Help create a welcoming and supportive environment for all who visit the ward.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare setting and wants to make a meaningful contribution to patient care by ensuring the seamless operation of a vital hospital ward.

Main duties of the job

Carry out general clerical and administrative tasks, ensuring tidy and safe work areas.

Manage telephone enquiries, video call entry, and act as first point of contact for patients and visitors.

Maintain and update patient records and admission/discharge systems accurately.

Liaise with ward staff and other departments (e.g., consultants' secretaries, pharmacy, transport, porters) to support smooth operations.

Provide administrative support to nursing and medical staff, including making appointments and assisting with audits.

Report estates/maintenance issues via Planet FM.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Date posted

26 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,768 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-KMU317

Job locations

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL2 4HL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

High standard of English communicational skills (verbal and written) with GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English

Desirable

Excel and Word qualification or relevant transferable evidenced experience

Experience

Essential

Experience of clerical duties
High Standard of IT literacy/experience

Desirable

Health care experience care experience
Experience of working within a hospital setting

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Excellent communication skills
Highly organised
Self-motivated and enthusiastic
Reliable and adaptable
Strong team player

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

High standard of English communicational skills (verbal and written) with GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English

Desirable

Excel and Word qualification or relevant transferable evidenced experience

Experience

Essential

Experience of clerical duties
High Standard of IT literacy/experience

Desirable

Health care experience care experience
Experience of working within a hospital setting

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Excellent communication skills
Highly organised
Self-motivated and enthusiastic
Reliable and adaptable
Strong team player

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL2 4HL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL2 4HL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)