Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Clerk - Maternity (Band 2)

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic and flexible individual to join our busy ward clerk team working across the maternity wards.

To provide an efficient and high quality clerical service, and supporting the staff responsible for inpatient care. Emphasis should be placed on confidentiality and efficiency; remaining calm, courteous and professional at all times.

Main duties of the job

You will mainly play a key role in the day to day running of busy wards and units and ensuring that the administration of the patients is completed in a timely manner. You will be expected to carry out a wide range of clerical and administrative duties. Previous secretarial/office experience essential, as is computer literacy and customer service skills.

You must be able to work with discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times. You will be well organised and able to use your own initiative in a demanding environment, have the ability to work under pressure and be flexible. You should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. An understanding of Patient Administration systems is desirable but not essential as training will be given.

About us

We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.

We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients - we want to make these part of our DNA.

Details

Date posted

26 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

423-7298469

Job locations

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details regarding this position including the full Job Description and Person Specification please see the attached documents.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details regarding this position including the full Job Description and Person Specification please see the attached documents.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
  • Willingness to undergo any further training and development

Desirable

  • ECDL/CLAIT qualifications
  • OCR/RSA II Word Processing

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in an office environment
  • Experience in use of computerised systems

Desirable

  • Experience of Microsoft Excel and Access.
  • Experience in Medical Records
  • Experience of working with medical case notes

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of maintaining administration systems
  • Experience of reception/clerical duties
  • Understanding of the need for confidentiality at all times
  • Understanding of the NHS constitution

Desirable

  • Experience of accessing information from the Intranet/Internet
  • Working knowledge of Patient Administration systems (PAS)
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
  • Willingness to undergo any further training and development

Desirable

  • ECDL/CLAIT qualifications
  • OCR/RSA II Word Processing

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in an office environment
  • Experience in use of computerised systems

Desirable

  • Experience of Microsoft Excel and Access.
  • Experience in Medical Records
  • Experience of working with medical case notes

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of maintaining administration systems
  • Experience of reception/clerical duties
  • Understanding of the need for confidentiality at all times
  • Understanding of the NHS constitution

Desirable

  • Experience of accessing information from the Intranet/Internet
  • Working knowledge of Patient Administration systems (PAS)
  • Knowledge of medical terminology

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD


Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD


Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward 21 Manager

Caroline Lowe

Caroline.lowe12@nhs.net

01535292386

Details

Date posted

26 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

423-7298469

Job locations

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD


Supporting documents

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