Ward Clerk
The closing date is 15 April 2026
Job summary
Cranford ward is recruiting a full time ward clerk to work in their busy fast paced Acute medical unit.
Hours will be between 08.00-16.00 across Monday to Friday .
You will need to be a team player, but have the confidence to work on your own initiative, have a flexible approach to tasks in a busy changing environment, demonstrate competence in using IT systems, have excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, as you will be the front line for the patient and relatives.
Main duties of the job
To maintain the patient records/notes using our Careflow system.
Ensure patients demographics are correct and up to date.
Complete patient ward notes and update administration section to support patient information throughout the trust.
To use effective communication skills to answer the telephone according to the agreed standard and give theappropriate informationasrequired.
To photocopy/scan documents asrequired.
Toensure patient confidentiality at all timesin line with the Trust policy.
Toassistin the induction and development of others bydemonstratingown duties.
To maintain the patient records/notes using our Careflow system.
Ensure patients demographics are correct and up to date.
Complete patient ward notes and update administration section to support patient information throughout the trust.
To use effective communication skills to answer the telephone according to the agreed standard and give theappropriate informationasrequired.
To photocopy/scan documents asrequired.
Toensure patient confidentiality at all timesin line with the Trust policy.
Toassistin the induction and development of others bydemonstratingown duties.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.
Details
Date posted
07 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
264-7862865-MED
Job locations
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
Employer details
Employer name
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
Employer's website
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