Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Clerk - Aspull ward

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Job summary

We are seeking an 2 enthusiastic individuals who have good communication skills to provide clerical assistance for our nursing team on Aspull ward.

You will be the first point of contact for the nurse in charge dealing appropriately with communication and task allocated.

There are 2 posts - 30 hours and 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday.

Candidates will be required to present original certificates for qualifications at interview stage and during ID checks.

Please note this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will-

  • Be able to deal face to face on and on the telephone with a wide range of public and professional staff in a courteous and professionalmanner and will be able to maintain confidentially at all times.
  • Undertake clerical duties answering the telephone and to relay messages and enquires in a timely manner.
  • To work closely to support other ward coordinators.
  • Make appointments and organise hospital transport.
  • Run errands between departments.
  • Provide effective verbal, written and electronic communications.

About us

Choose Well - Choose WWL

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

On-Call

Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.

Details

Date posted

26 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

302-26-7846004SS

Job locations

Aspull Ward

RAEI, Wigan Lane

Wigan

WN1 2NN


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • This job has a key role providing clerical, reception and administration support to the Unit.
  • The duties are performed within all Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust protocols and policies.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • This job has a key role providing clerical, reception and administration support to the Unit.
  • The duties are performed within all Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust protocols and policies.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous clerical experience
  • Previous experience of using NHS electronic systems.

Desirable

  • Previous experience of dealing with the public
  • Experience of working within the NHS

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work as a member of a team or independently

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of using NHS electronic systems

Additional

Essential

  • Flexible, hard working
  • Smart appearance
  • Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of basic level qualification in English and Maths or able to demonstrate equivalent experience
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous clerical experience
  • Previous experience of using NHS electronic systems.

Desirable

  • Previous experience of dealing with the public
  • Experience of working within the NHS

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work as a member of a team or independently

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of using NHS electronic systems

Additional

Essential

  • Flexible, hard working
  • Smart appearance
  • Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of basic level qualification in English and Maths or able to demonstrate equivalent 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

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aspull Ward

RAEI, Wigan Lane

Wigan

WN1 2NN


Employer's website

http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aspull Ward

RAEI, Wigan Lane

Wigan

WN1 2NN


Employer's website

http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Leader

Joanne Gibbins

joanne.gibbins@wwl.nhs.uk

01942822066

Details

Date posted

26 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

302-26-7846004SS

Job locations

Aspull Ward

RAEI, Wigan Lane

Wigan

WN1 2NN


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