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West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Clerk - Ward F14

The closing date is 19 April 2026

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Job summary

This is a key post in the provision of administrative and clerical support in gynaecology services and the early pregnancy assessment unit. The clerk is an important and integral part of the ward and department team, and applicants must be willing and able to act on their own initiative and organise their workload effectively and efficiently.

Main duties of the job

For full details of the Job role and Person Specification, please see attached Job Description.

The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Details

Date posted

09 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

179-7879493-W

Job locations

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the Job role and Person Specification, please see attached Job Description.

Certificate of sponsorship For your information only

Please note that Certificate of Sponsorship is not available for this position as it does not meet one or more of the required criteria. For more information on eligible roles please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

If you qualify for another type of visa or right to work, please ignore this information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the Job role and Person Specification, please see attached Job Description.

Certificate of sponsorship For your information only

Please note that Certificate of Sponsorship is not available for this position as it does not meet one or more of the required criteria. For more information on eligible roles please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

If you qualify for another type of visa or right to work, please ignore this information.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE in English and Maths, or equivalent

Desirable

  • NVQ 2 or equivalent
  • Prepared to work towards NVQ 2 qualification

Experience and knowledge

Desirable

  • Previous work within hospital or caring environment

Skills and abilities

Essential

  • Ability to respond to the demands of the clerical/administrative area and report anything untoward
  • IT skills are required in the role, and the post holder must be prepared to undertake the necessary training to support this

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Ability to remain calm under pressure Able to work well within a team
  • Professional appearance
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Able to work well within a team
Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE in English and Maths, or equivalent

Desirable

  • NVQ 2 or equivalent
  • Prepared to work towards NVQ 2 qualification

Experience and knowledge

Desirable

  • Previous work within hospital or caring environment

Skills and abilities

Essential

  • Ability to respond to the demands of the clerical/administrative area and report anything untoward
  • IT skills are required in the role, and the post holder must be prepared to undertake the necessary training to support this

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Ability to remain calm under pressure Able to work well within a team
  • Professional appearance
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Able to work well within a team

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

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward manager

Julie Ingham

julie.ingham@wsh.nhs.uk

01284713235

Details

Date posted

09 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

179-7879493-W

Job locations

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ


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