Maternity Liaison Ward clerk
The closing date is 11 March 2026
Job summary
Maternity Liaison Ward Clerks are front-line staff who play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day running of the maternity wards. They assist with admitting, transferring, and discharging women and babies, ensuring accurate records and smooth administrative processes that directly support safe, high-quality patient care.
The post holder will provide administrative and clerical support to the maternity team, enabling the efficient use of resources and ensuring the smooth operation of the department. Duties include reception tasks, data entry, booking appointments, and supporting both clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
You will be a core member of the maternity team, working closely with midwives, ward staff, and managers. The role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work calmly under pressure, and confidence in handling sensitive or challenging situations with professionalism and care.
Main duties of the job
- Provide a welcoming and efficient reception service, responding to queries from staff, patients, and visitors.
- Admit, transfer, and discharge women and babies using PAS and BadgerNet maternity systems. Communicate discharges to community teams.
- Register new women on PAS and manage self-referrals for pregnancy care.
- Book appointments for antenatal clinics and other maternity services. Work in the Consultant antenatal clinic when cover is required.
- Ensure patient records are available and electronic patient tracking systems are kept up to date in line with Trust policy.
- Support maternity staff with ad hoc administrative and clerical duties to ensure smooth running of the department.
- Handle telephone calls and messages, and emails and escalating as appropriate.
- Assist with data extraction and daily reports when required.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Details
Date posted
03 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
374-ED0211-D
Job locations
Conquest Hospital
The Ridge
St Leonards-on-sea
TN37 7RD
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Conquest Hospital
The Ridge
St Leonards-on-sea
TN37 7RD
Employer's website
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