Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity for a ward clerk to work within the Maternity Department.
We are looking for a bright and friendly person to join our team of ward clerks in the Maternity Services - working across the Antenatal, Postnatal, and Delivery Suite areas at Royal Cornwall Hospital. Previous clerical experience in the health service would be desirable.
You should be a calm, organised and well-motivated person with a positive, mature and flexible approach to your work. The post involves contact with the children and their families, so good communication skills are vital.
This is a Full Time role at 37.5 hrs/week and will include weekend and night work, on a rotational basis.
Main duties of the job
Contribute to the effective running of the ward by concentrating on tasks which directly support administration systems and procedures.
Provide a reception service on the ward welcoming patients, visitors and staff and directing them to the appropriate area.
Receiving and dealing with queries both internally and externally to theorganisation.
Ensure that the quality of data being managed and processed is of a high standard on the hospital systems including Euroking and Badgernet as needed.
Perform clerical duties in connection with admission, management and discharge of patients and, accurate data collection and entry.
Co-ordinate, book and outcome outpatient clinics particular to each area.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million.
RCHTis responsible forthe provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as ourfacilities,andare committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting andretaininghighly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.
Details
Date posted
10 June 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
156-7975803
Job locations
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
treliske
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
treliske
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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