Ward Clerk - Ridgeway Ward
The closing date is 14 January 2026
Job summary
We are looking for an organised and proactive Ward Clerk to provide high-quality clerical and administrative support to our busy ward team. You will be the first point of contact for patients, visitors, and staff, ensuring e
Join our dedicated team at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and play a vital role in supporting the smooth running of our wards.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder provides general non-clinical advise, information, and guidance to patients, clients, relatives, and carers as appropriate, ensuring efficient administrative support to the clinical team.
- Use hospital computer systems effectively to ensure accurate and timely recording of patient information and maintain record-keeping functions.
- Ensure filing and documentation with patient case notes comply with trust and departmental standards.
- Maintain clerical systems and uphold strict confidentiality in line with Health Records Operational Policy and Record KeepingStandards.
- Handle telephone and face to face enquiries from patients, relatives, and staff professionally, consulting clinical staff when necessary.
- Attend and participate in ward meetings as required.
- Work collaboratively within the team to provide cross-cover and support colleagues.
- Organise and complete tasks to required standards within agreed timeframes
- Perform general administrative duties, including emailing, photocopying and maintaining documentation
- Actively contribute as a team member and participate constructively in the annual appraisal process
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
Details
Date posted
02 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
405-26-AC001RID
Job locations
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT12JY
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT12JY
Employer's website
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Supporting documents
Privacy notice
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)