# Rotational Maternity Ward Clerk

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Archived / closed
- **Employer:** Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
- **Location:** Darent Valley Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Ward clerk
- **Salary:** £26618.00
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (7 day service cover)
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-15T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-01T10:20:31.889Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8335734
- **Employer website:** https://www.dvh.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Please Note:

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK independently, with a visa or immigration status that allows them to fulfil the full duration and type of contract offered. The Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

The post holder will work as a member of the Women and Children’s Directorate team providing reception and clerical support, relieving midwifery staff of routine clerical duties and assisting with effective administration of the department.

Full week cover will be required (Monday – Sunday), working hours will be flexible according to needs of the service, covering the hours between 8am till 10pm, at 3 x 7.5 hours’ days.

The post holder will work both as a member of the team and autonomously using their own initiative as appropriate.

This role is open to all internal staff including those registered on our bank

### Main duties of the job

The Rotational Midwifery Ward Clerk plays a vital role in supporting the smooth operation of inpatient maternity services. Working closely with midwives, healthcare professionals, and administrative staff, the post holder will provide efficient and effective administrative support to ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, coordinating communications, and supporting the daily functioning of the maternity inpatient areas. The ideal candidate will be organised, proactive, and compassionate, with strong communication and IT skills, and a commitment to providing excellent service to women, families, and healthcare colleagues.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

### Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Previous clerical or administration work.
- Experience working with the public

**Desirable**

- Previous NHS / public sector experience.

### Knowledge and Skill

**Essential**

- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Excellent organisation skills
- IT literacy
- Standard keyboard skills.
- Ability to work without direction and unsupervised.

**Desirable**

- Previous PAS experience
- Previous skills using NHS IT systems.

### Education and Training

**Essential**

- English Language GCSE or equivalent and general education to GCSE level

**Desirable**

- Previous NHS training knowledge.

## Documents

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- [information for applicants (pdf, 92.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2308)
- [staff benefits and incentives (png, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2309)
- [rotational maternity ward clerk (pdf, 896.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10659297)

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