Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Orthopaedic team of nurses, medical staff and allied health professionals working within the Norfolk and Norwich Orthopaedic Centre (NaNOC) and our Orthopaedic directorate. This is an exciting and progressive directorate which is continuously adapting to meet and enhance the care provided to our patients.
Main duties of the job
Working alongside all members of the clinical team within the multidisciplinary framework, the Ward Clerical Officer is an essential part of the Team. Including helping to streamline the work of the ward, support and assist all members of the ward team to provide a quality service.
The key responsibilities of this post will include managing the ward reception desk and the main reception desk as required, dealing with telephone enquiries from visitors and other departments, greeting all visitors to the ward and providing support to the clinical team.
Working pattern to cover the needs of the service will be discussed at interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 4131 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- IT skills – accurate data input
- To undertake PAS Training
- Flexible – able to multi-task and Prioritise
Experience
Essential
- Previous Clerical Work including data input
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general standard of literacy and numeracy
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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This advert is for Ward Clerical Officer with Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Norwich, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Jun 2026.
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