Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Community Midwifery Ward Clerk

The closing date is 31 July 2025

Job summary

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE WILL NOT BE SPONSORED. Candidates must have suitable the right to work in the UK independently, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The post holder will work as a member of the Community Midwifery team providing reception and clerical support, relieving midwifery staff of routine clerical duties and assisting with effective administration of the department.

Full week cover will be required (Monday - Friday), working hours will be flexible according to needs of the service, covering the hours between 8am till 4pm, at 4 x 7.5 hours' days.

The post holder will work both as a member of the team and autonomously using their own initiative as appropriate.

Main duties of the job

The Community Midwifery Team Administrator plays a vital role in supporting the smooth operation of community-based maternity services. Working closely with midwives, healthcare professionals, and administrative staff, the post holder will provide efficient and effective administrative support to ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care. Responsibilities include managing appointment bookings, maintaining accurate records, coordinating communications, and supporting the daily functioning of the community midwifery team. The ideal candidate will be organised, proactive, and compassionate, with strong communication and IT skills, and a commitment to providing excellent service to women, families, and healthcare colleagues.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Details

Date posted

17 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,768 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

252-7262886

Job locations

Across site cover between community midwifery venues

Darent Valley Hospital

Dartford

DA2 8DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

General responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesManagerial responsibilitiesProfessional responsibilitiesEducation and development responsibilities

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

General responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesManagerial responsibilitiesProfessional responsibilitiesEducation and development responsibilities

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

  • English Language GCSE or equivalent and general education to GCSE level

Desirable

  • Previous NHS training knowledge.

Knowledge and Skill

Essential

  • Good communication skills both written and verbal
  • Excellent organisation skills
  • IT literacy
  • Ability to work without direction and unsupervised.

Desirable

  • Previous skills using NHS IT systems.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous clerical or administration work.
  • Experience working with the public

Desirable

  • Previous NHS / public sector experience.
Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

  • English Language GCSE or equivalent and general education to GCSE level

Desirable

  • Previous NHS training knowledge.

Knowledge and Skill

Essential

  • Good communication skills both written and verbal
  • Excellent organisation skills
  • IT literacy
  • Ability to work without direction and unsupervised.

Desirable

  • Previous skills using NHS IT systems.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous clerical or administration work.
  • Experience working with the public

Desirable

  • Previous NHS / public sector experience.

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

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Across site cover between community midwifery venues

Darent Valley Hospital

Dartford

DA2 8DA


Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Across site cover between community midwifery venues

Darent Valley Hospital

Dartford

DA2 8DA


Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Community Midwifery Team Leader

Lorraine Heather

lorraine.heather@nhs.net

07735745750

Details

Date posted

17 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,768 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

252-7262886

Job locations

Across site cover between community midwifery venues

Darent Valley Hospital

Dartford

DA2 8DA


Supporting documents

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