The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Ward & Assessment Unit Clerk

The closing date is 28 October 2025

Job summary

An exciting secondment has become available within the Plastic Surgery Department on 28 & 28C for a Ward & Assessment Unit Clerk. The Department has a positive, enthusiastic and dynamic group of staff who need a like minded individual to join the team.

Main duties of the job

The Ward & Assessment Unit Clerk will undertake all administration tasks for the ward & assessment unit & follow the Ward Clerk Job Description. Summary as below: Communicate with Visitors, Patients, Nursing & Medical Staff to help ward staff ensure patient care is co-ordinated safely & effectively. Ensure Telephone calls and the front desk enquiries are handled appropriately & communication is effective between all concerned. Ensure all Medical notes are collected, collated, sourced & filed appropriately; including scanning of all assessment unit notes onto PPM. Ensure the stock levels are managed & supplies are ordered in a timely manner. Ensure patient flow is co-ordinated within the ward area. Ensure all relevant follow-up appointments are made for all specialities Ensure Trust Values and Behaviours are adhered to at all times.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Date posted

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

000711

Job locations

Pinderfields Hospital

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Good general education to include CSE or GCSE in English Language and Maths or equivalent/experience
Previous experience in an administration role within a healthcare setting
Confidentiality issues
Proven record of excellent filing and organisational skills
Good communication skills

Job description

Job responsibilities

Good general education to include CSE or GCSE in English Language and Maths or equivalent/experience
Previous experience in an administration role within a healthcare setting
Confidentiality issues
Proven record of excellent filing and organisational skills
Good communication skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application)

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.