Job summary
We have a exciting opportunity to join our team on Delivery Suite and Pannal Ward at Harrogate District Hospital to support our Consultants and Midwives in the role of Ward Clerk.If you are compassionate, organised and patient-centred, we want to hear from you!
The hours of the post are to work every Saturday and Sunday, 8am-4pm. In total this is a 15 hour a week post.
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 and Pannal Ward 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
31 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
421-PSC-3752R
Job locations
Delivery Suite and Pannal Ward
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Delivery Suite and Pannal Ward
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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