Ward Clerk, Maternity

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a ward clerk within the Maternity department who will be based on the Fetal Wellbeing Department. The successful postholder will be expected to cover other departments within Maternity if required.We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who enjoys working in a team, has good interpersonal skills and is an efficient individual with excellent communication and IT skills.

You should possess a strongly held commitment to high standards of service delivery dedicated to giving the patients and the visitors the highest quality.

You will be required to provide comprehensive and confidential administrative and clerical activities to meet the needs of the service in accordance with Departmental, Trust and National standards, policies and procedures. You will effectively communicate information and advice to enable the multi disciplinary team to achieve operational excellence.

Please be advised this vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

• Acting as the first point of contact welcoming service users to the department, dealing with routine enquiries and take action as necessary liaising with others as appropriate.
• Maintain an efficient and comprehensive administration service, providing support to other departments and team members within Maternity as requested.
• Communicate with staff, patients and their families and any external organisations using appropriate methods.

Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.