# Ward Clerk (Band 2) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Airedale NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ward-clerk-band-2/63665cb6-eaed-4caa-b608-f5e4b34db993 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ward-clerk-band-2/63665cb6-eaed-4caa-b608-f5e4b34db993.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Airedale NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Airedale General Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Ward clerk - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 pro rata per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent: 15 hours ( Thurs & Friday) 8-4pm - **Employment type:** Part time - 15 hours per week (1 x 15 hrs per week) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-13T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-30T15:41:11.385Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/West_Yorkshire/Keighley/Airedale_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Ward_Clerk/Ward_Clerk-v8212162 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8212162?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Ward Clerk Position - 15 hours per week Thurs & Friday ( 8-4pm) An opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic and flexible individual to join our team working as a Ward Clerk covering the Haematology & Oncology Day Unit . The hours of work are as stated above . You will play a key role in the day to day running of the HODU reception ensuring that the administration tasks for patients is completed in a timely manner. You will be expected to carry out a wide range of clerical and administrative duties. Previous administration experience essential, as is computer literacy and customer service skills. You must be able to work with discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times. You will be well organised and able to use your own initiative in a demanding environment, have the ability to work under pressure and be flexible. You should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and have an good understanding of Patient Administration systems but not essential as training will be given. ### Main duties of the job Assist in the welcome and reception of patients and visitors into the unit, maintaining a courteous and professional manner at all times. Handle telephone calls and face to face enquiries from relatives, hospital staff and members of the public in a constructive and sympathetic manner referring to the appropriate person where necessary. Use computer skills and other clerical activity to perform the correct procedure for admission and discharges of patients and 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, and maintaining confidentiality. Report any errors, duplications or omissions in patient information to the appropriate department and carry out the correct procedure to rectify the problem as per Trust policy. Ensure that patients’ medical records are available on the unit, 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. ### 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 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 - Able to demonstrate initiative and the ability to deal with queries competently. ### Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge of maintaining administration systems - Experience of working with the public - Experience of working in an office environment / Reception - clerical duties - Understanding of the need for confidentiality at all times - Understanding of the NHS constitution. **Desirable** - Experience of working for the NHS - Working Knowledge of Patient Administration Systems (PAS) or equivalent - Knowledge of medical terminology - Experience of accessing information from the Intranet/Internet. ### 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 & Maths or equivalent - Willingness to undergo any further training and development **Desirable** - ECDL/CLAIT qualifications - OCR/RSA II qualifications or equivalent in 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) - [hodu ward clerk (pdf, 800.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10519838) - [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) - [information for applicants (pdf, 285.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2587) - [airedale recruitment process guide (pdf, 142.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1885) ## 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.