Job requirements
Essential
13 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Good general computer literacy
- Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of data protection and confidentiality
- Knowledge
Understanding the importance of equality and diversity rights
- Qualifications
Numeracy and Literacy GCSE or equivalent standard
- Personal Attributes
Able to work at a fast pace and under pressure whilst remaining calm
- Language Requirement
Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
- Technical Skills Competencies
Excellent communication skills including telephone Language skills
- Technical Skills Competencies
Organisational skills
- Technical Skills Competencies
IT Literate
- Other requirements specific to the role
Understanding of personal accountability and the need to recognise limitations
- Other requirements specific to the role
Awareness of Confidentiality
- Other requirements specific to the role
Strong team player
- Other requirements specific to the role
Able to work on own initiative
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Technical Skills Competencies
ECAMIS/SYMPHONY experience
- Other requirements specific to the role
Awareness of medical records management
Job overview
We are looking for a Ward Clerk to join our team here on the Stroke Unit, to work with our staff to support the day to day running of an dynamic ward, liaise with various teams throughout the Trust, facilitate safe discharges from hospital and help communicate with patients, their friends, and family.
The successful applicant will enjoy working in a busy fast paced environment, will work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team to maintain smooth running of the ward service and care. They must have excellent communication skills, have a putting patients first approach to work, be able to prioritise, organise, be highly motivated; possess a calm approach to the working day and have a good sense of humour. They will also need to be able to keep clear records in line with information governance.
You will be required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays, covering the seven days a week service with our current Ward Clerks.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview: 10th November 2026
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
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.
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This advert is for Ward Clerk - Stroke Unit with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Poole, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Ward clerk role. The advertised salary is £25,272 pa/pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Nov 2026.
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