Ward Clerk - Huntingdon

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are expanding our service cover and adjusting operational hours, prompting us to recruit a number of Ward Clerks for our supportive administration and clerical maternity team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.

If you are passionate about supporting women/birthing people and their families and eager to enhance your clerical skills, we invite you to apply. Positions are available for both full-time and part-time roles.

As the welcoming face of the unit, we seek a professional and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Flexibility is essential due to the dynamic nature of our unit and maternity services. You will interact extensively with colleagues across professions, women, and their families, providing crucial clerical and administration support to the clinical and midwifery teams at the ward level.

While you will primarily be based at one site, occasional pan-site working may be required. If you are interested in regular pan-site work, this possibility can be discussed further during the interview process. Join us in this rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference in our maternity care environment.

Main duties of the job

We seek a proactive team player to join our small administrative team, supporting a larger clinical team with initiative and dedication. Responsibilities include managing administration, clerical tasks, and computer processes efficiently to enhance patient care through effective communication with both patients and staff. Shifts are 11.5 hours long, with additional unpaid break periods, covering days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays to ensure comprehensive service coverage.

*Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice*

About us

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Date posted

24 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

176-Mat-6413541-D

Job locations

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for full duties of the job role or see contact details below for any questions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for full duties of the job role or see contact details below for any questions.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Literate & Numerate

Desirable

  • ECDL qualification
  • Willing to study for NVQ

Experience

Essential

  • Customer Care Experiance

Desirable

  • Clerical Experience
  • Administrative experience in a health care environment

Knowledge

Essential

  • Computer/IT Skills
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Literate & Numerate

Desirable

  • ECDL qualification
  • Willing to study for NVQ

Experience

Essential

  • Customer Care Experiance

Desirable

  • Clerical Experience
  • Administrative experience in a health care environment

Knowledge

Essential

  • Computer/IT Skills

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

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Maternity Administration Co Ordinator

Hannah Leadbetter

hleadbetter@nhs.net

Date posted

24 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

176-Mat-6413541-D

Job locations

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT


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