# Endoscopy/ U.I.U. Ward Clerk (Band 2) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Airedale NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/endoscopy-uiu-ward-clerk-band-2/178d387d-8307-4d77-97f1-b9c8f07cb760 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/endoscopy-uiu-ward-clerk-band-2/178d387d-8307-4d77-97f1-b9c8f07cb760.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Airedale NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Airedale NHS Foundation Trust - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 pro rata per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent: 2 post - please see details in the advert - **Employment type:** Part time - see advert for working hours - **Closing date:** 2026-09-02T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-19T15:10:50.575Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/West_Yorkshire/Steeton/Airedale_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Ward_Clerk/Ward_Clerk-v8241845 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8241845?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview To provide an efficient and high quality ward-based clerical service supporting the staff responsible for inpatient care. Emphasis should be placed on confidentiality and efficiency; remaining calm, courteous and professional at all times. 2 part time posts available Post 1 hours 32.5hrs per week Monday - Friday 9am-4pm 30 minute lunch Post 2 hours 24hrs per week Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 830am - 3pm Friday - 1030am-5pm Wednesday - Day off **Post holders will be required to be flexible to cover annual leave with notice** ### Main duties of the job - Welcome patients & visitors into the clinical area, maintaining a courteous & professional manner at all times. - Handle telephone calls & face to face enquiries from relatives, hospital staff & members of the Public in a constructive & sympathetic manner referring to the appropriate person where necessary. - Use computer skills & other clerical activity to perform the correct procedure for admission, discharge, transfer & make arrangements for follow up appointments in the manner laid down by the Trust. - To be responsible for any information entered onto the computer whilst carrying out the duties required by the Trust & maintaining confidentiality. - Report any errors, duplications or omissions in patient information to the appropriate department & carry out the correct procedure to rectify the problem as per Trust policy. - Ensure that patients’ medical records are available on the ward, obtaining these where necessary from other departments according to Trust policy. Ensuring notes are traced to the correct location. - Ensure patient confidentiality/privacy is maintained at all times in accordance with Trust policy. - Ensure all case notes are kept in good condition in accordance with trust policies, whilst notes are in the care of the ward. - Carry out daily maintenance of the ward medical notes trolley, ensuring that notes re kept tidy at all times, & photocopy relevant Trust documentation to ensure an adequate supply is available for ward use. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification. 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 ### Applicant requirements The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Good oral, verbal and written communication skills - Ability to manage time effectively and demonstrate good organisational abilities - Demonstrate a commitment to quality of work, accuracy and presentation ### Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge of maintaining administration systems - Experience of working with the public - Experience of reception/clerical duties **Desirable** - Experience of working for the NHS - Experience of accessing information from the Intranet/Internet - Working knowledge of Patient Administration systems (PAS) - Knowledge of medical terminology ### 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 ### Qualifications **Essential** - GCSE English and Maths or equivalent **Desirable** - ECDL/CLAIT qualifications - OCR/RSA II Word Processing ## Documents - [links (pdf, 207.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1669) - [ai statement (pdf, 304.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2960) - [privacy notice (pdf, 70.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1621) - [probation policy (pdf, 323.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2588) - [applying for a job (pdf, 286.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3022) - [values & behaviours (pdf, 681.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1615) - [airedale welcome brochure (pdf, 1.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2741) - [trust inclusion statement (pdf, 266.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2502) - [information for applicants (pdf, 285.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2587) - [disclosure & barring policy (pdf, 334.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3061) - [airedale recruitment process guide (pdf, 142.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1885) - [job description & person specification (pdf, 792.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10552820) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.