# Maternity Ward Clerk > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/maternity-ward-clerk/9b58f4a5-cf25-4c44-a709-08c8cb472c1f - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/maternity-ward-clerk/9b58f4a5-cf25-4c44-a709-08c8cb472c1f.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Stockport NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Stockport - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 pro rata per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** 15 hours per week (part time. Flexible shift pattern across 5 day service. A shift will cover the hours 08:30-16:30) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-04T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-21T12:03:36.726Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Stockport/Stockport_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Maternity_Services/Maternity_Services-v8138946 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8138946?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.stockport.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Maternity Ward Clerk - 15 hours per week The successful candidate will need to have a friendly manner to welcome visitors and patients, alongside assisting with administrative duties on the ward.  The working hours are 08:30-16:30 and on a flexible rota covering the 5 day service (including weekends and Bank holidays) - We are seeking a professional, motivated, flexible person to join our team. The successful applicant will be expected to be computer literate, have effective communication skills and maintain strict confidentiality. The role will require a range of duties, both administrative and reception, to  assist the Dr’s, Midwives and Support staff within a busy ward, helping maintain the smooth running of the ward. The role requires excellent organisational skills, and the ability to be calm and patient under pressure. A smart and professional appearance and attitude is essential as the Ward Clerk is often the first point of contact with women and their families, visitors and staff. ### Main duties of the job Administrative/Clerical - Responsible for collection of notes for the clinic, filing all relevant results in patient records, tracking and returning notes. - Greeting patients and visitors to the ward. - Reception duties whereby all relevant paperwork is compiled and notes are attended to. - Answer the telephone and take and record messages whilst adhering to the telephone standard applicable throughout the Trust and alert the midwives to any action required. - Provide clerical support to the Midwives and Dr’s in relation to filing, emailing, faxing and obtaining patient records and results as appropriate. - Responsible for the ordering and collection of stationery and ensuring all appropriate documents, Patient Information Leaflets and general items required are well stocked and readily available. - Inputting data onto relevant databases - Passing on information to the Midwifery team - Issue client car park permits and direct them to the general office. - Assist with the paper results on a daily basis by checking for appointments, filing and issuing letters to the patient as instructed by the midwives. - Provide holiday and sickness cover for other clerical staff as required. - Undertake administrative tasks specific to the role of the Delivery Suite/Antenatal/postnatal area. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is unfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £41,700 per annum and/or the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Excellent communication skills at all levels - Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload - Proficient user of IT including microsoft - Ability to cope in a busy working environment under pressure ### Knowledge **Essential** - Microsoft office/windows **Desirable** - Patient administration system/NHS systems ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working 'face to face' with the general public as part of a team as well as ability to use own initiatives. - Reception duties **Desirable** - Previous NHS experience - Experience of working in an adminstrative environment ### Education and Qualifications **Essential** - Good general education ( maths and english GCSE or equivalent) - ECDL or equivalent IT skills ## Documents - [candidate pack (pdf, 310.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2576) - [applicant guide (pdf, 224.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1756) - [jd and person sepc (pdf, 424.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10437338) - [our behaviours - care (pdf, 218.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1757) ## 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.