Band 2 Ward Clerk

Job summary

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join the Patient Administration Team at Good Hope Hospital. We currently have a permanent Ward Clerk vacancy based within the Maternity block, working 37.5 hours per week, with occasional cover required across other wards at Good Hope Hospital.

This role is based on a Monday to Friday working pattern, with hours of 9:30am to 5:30pm. There is no requirement to work weekends or bank holidays as part of this position.

You will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of ward administration, helping ensure a high standard of patient care through effective record-keeping and communication.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 9 June 2026.

Main duties of the job

As a Ward Clerk you are first point of contact and are based on the wards reception desk welcoming patients / visitors onto the ward, answering door buzzers, telephones and any queries that arise from staff or visitors.

The role will consist of a strong emphasis on data quality, customer care, taking a lead role in maintaining accurate patient notes, filing and inputting data, this will include admissions and discharges on the Trust electronic patient administration system (Oceano PAS) at all times. Provide full admin and clerical support to the ward multidisciplinary team. Effective teamwork and a keen focus on the Trusts Vision & Values are essential.

The successful applicant will have a good level of education and be able to demonstrate excellent motivational, organisational and communication skills, while having the ability to stay focused in a busy environment. You will also have good keyboard skills with a high level of accuracy and the ability to work individually and as part of a team.

Job responsibilities

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.