Job summary
We have a temporary 12 month position in the Acute Paediatric and Neonatal team and are looking for a compassionate and people-centered Ward Clerk to join our fantastic teams across Woodlands and the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU). The vacancy will be for a Monday - Friday role split between both our Paediatric and Neonatal units.
Woodlands is a 16 bedding ward which accommodates children and young people from a wide range of specialties included but not limited to medical, surgical, and orthopedic. SCBU is a 7 cot level one neonatal unit which supports families care for premature babies over 32 weeks gestation.
We are looking for someone who can cope well within a rapidly changing environment, who can multi-task and who can handle the often challenging demands of a busy ward whilst retaining team spirit.
Main duties of the job
As the Ward Clerk on Delivery Suite you will be required to:
- Maintain electronic records to ensure that patients are admitted and discharged in a timely manner.
- Collect and prep medical records.
- Answer the telephone and direct to the appropriate clinical member of staff to deal with queries.
- Liaise with patients and visitors on the ward.
- Report any estate or IT issues promptly to allow a fast resolution.
- Admit new born babies after caesarean sections, checking NHS number have been issued appropriately and pulled through to various systems.
- Liaise with the coordinator and have an awareness of forthcoming patients.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
- All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Details
Date posted
28 January 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, Part-time
Reference number
421-PSC-3601R
Job locations
Special Care Baby Unit and Woodlands Ward, Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Special Care Baby Unit and Woodlands Ward, Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Supporting documents
Privacy notice
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)