Job summary
Ward Clerk
Department: Ward 15
Band 2, £24,465Per annum, pro rata if part time
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We have an exciting opportunity for band 2 ward clerk to join our busy, friendly teams on wards 15.
We provide high quality care to respiratory patients with a wide variety of needs. MKUH is committed to ensuring all staff feel valued within the organisation and there are lots of staff initiatives already available to staff including free parking.
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: w/c 11 August 2025
Main duties of the job
The role of the ward clerk is to support the nursing team in the delivery of safe effective care to the patient to be achieved by performing administrative tasks in a diligent, professional way in order to assist with the smooth running of the service.
Be able to admit, transfer, discharge patients using the electronic patient record.
About us
NHS Staff Survey: They feel supported in their employers making reasonable adjustments to help them carry out their work, rating an 82.9%.
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
Free on-site parking
Free Refreshments
Great flexible workingopportunities
Discounted gym membership
Lease car scheme
Generous annual leave and pension scheme
On site nursery (chargeable)
Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Greet all visitors to the unit in a friendly, helpful and courteous manner. The undertaking of general organisation of paperwork and notes within the Unit to ensure an organized department. To admit, transfer and discharge patients from the system using the electronic patient record.
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Greet all visitors to the unit in a friendly, helpful and courteous manner. The undertaking of general organisation of paperwork and notes within the Unit to ensure an organized department. To admit, transfer and discharge patients from the system using the electronic patient record.
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Basic math's and English
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of role
Experience
Desirable
- Previous ward Clerk experience
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Office experience
Skills
Essential
- Keyboard skills
- Manual dexterity
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to multi task
- Word/excel/spreadsheets etc
Personal and people development
Essential
- Good time management skills
- Supportive to ward staff
- Able to share knowledge
- Can work under pressure
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Self aware
- Calm and reasonable
- Approachable
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Basic math's and English
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of role
Experience
Desirable
- Previous ward Clerk experience
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Office experience
Skills
Essential
- Keyboard skills
- Manual dexterity
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to multi task
- Word/excel/spreadsheets etc
Personal and people development
Essential
- Good time management skills
- Supportive to ward staff
- Able to share knowledge
- Can work under pressure
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Self aware
- Calm and reasonable
- Approachable
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.