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Job summary
As a Ward Clerk on a busy, fast paced, high patient turn over, you will be required to answer and direct calls, handle enquiries, and print and file paperwork and documentation. You will be responsible for ensuring that patient notes are kept neat and chronologically filed, and support nursing staff with printing, filing and digital referrals. You will also be required to handle posting (internal and external) of letters and forms, and maintain digital referrals as per the request of doctors. This is a patient facing role, and therefore excellent communication skills and confidence to help and support patients and their relatives are absolutely necessary.
The interview date for this role is 2nd June 2026
Main duties of the job
-answer and direct calls
-handle enquiries
-print and file paperwork and documentation
-ensuring that patient notes are kept neat and chronologically filed
-support nursing staff with printing, filing and digital referrals
-handle posting (internal and external) of letters and forms
-maintain digital referrals as per the request of doctors
-deal with patients and the public
Job responsibilities
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work
We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
Please note we reserve the right to close positions early
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This advert is for 2733 - Ward Clerk with Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Barnsley, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,272 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 May 2026.
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