Ward Clerk
The closing date is 01 May 2026
Job summary
Ward Clerk Band 2
Full Time, 37.5 Hours Per Week, Permanent
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and hardworking Ward Clerk to join the team on The Stamford Unit, Ground floor.
Under the direction of the Unit Manager / Sisters you will help us to ensure that we provide an efficient service for our patients and relatives.
Previous experience is desirable and a full induction into the role will be given.
You are required to be professional, accurate, demonstrate computer skills and be confident when using the telephone.
Experience of working with the public is desirable and you will be happy to deal with people which could be patients, relatives and healthcare professionals on a daily basis.
****Please note that the successful candidate can do the Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship if they would like to once in role****
Main duties of the job
To register and receive patients arriving on the Unit for admission.The post holder acts as the first point of contact for all forms of communication for the Nurse in Charge of the ward and their team.To provide clerical support to the Stamford Unit.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Details
Date posted
17 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
245-ADM2INT-04-26
Job locations
Stamford Unit - Ground floor
Darnton Road
Ashton-Under-lyne
OL6 9RW
Employer details
Employer name
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stamford Unit - Ground floor
Darnton Road
Ashton-Under-lyne
OL6 9RW
Employer's website
https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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