Ward Clerk

Job summary

We are seeking an organised, confident, and compassionate Ward Clerk to join our Care of the Elderly team. As a key member of the ward, you will provide essential administrative support to ensure the smooth and efficient running of daily operations. You will act as the first point of contact for patients, relatives, and visitors, offering a welcoming and professional presence that reflects the values of our service.

In this role, you will manage patient admissions, transfers, and discharges using hospital systems, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date. You will prepare, maintain, and file patient notes, support ward rounds, and coordinate communication between nursing staff, medical teams, and other departments. Your responsibilities will also include answering telephone enquiries, ordering supplies, arranging appointments and transport, and helping maintain an organised and safe working environment.

Working on a Care of the Elderly ward requires patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills. You will play an important part in supporting highquality patient care by ensuring administrative processes run smoothly and efficiently. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team, and is committed to delivering a positive experience for patients and their families.

13.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

To provide administrative support to the activity within the ward and provide first point of contact to all users of the service. Responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the ward office environment.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

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

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