Job overview
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team on Ward 4 at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Our team pride themselves on exceeding the expectation of our patients and their families and work very closely as a team to support each other in our every day work.
Ward 4 is a busy department looking for an individual to provide a warm and welcoming approach to all patients, staff and visitors attending the ward. The ideal candidate will take leadership in the management and organisation of patient records, admissions, transfers and discharges using the appropriate IT systems.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will have good communication and IT skills, keeping the IT systems live at all times. You will need to be able to deal with sensitive, confidential information in an appropriate manner. You will need to be able to respond to ward requests from ward staff and deliver to other parts of the hospital
Your main responsibility will be to liaise with senior nurse in charge and provide and welcoming approach to all visitors to the unit. You will need to work with minimal supervision providing administrative support to the ward team .
To be able to work shifts opposite to the ward clerk in post, flexibility .
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
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
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, using both written and verbal means
- Experience of and ability to influence colleagues
- Ensures that own actions support equality, diversity, rights and maintain quality
- IT skills at basic level – wordprocessing, databases, email, internet searching
Desirable
- • Awareness of the NHS structure and current issues
Education
Essential
- Good general education
- Basic numeracy and literacy
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Have a demonstrable understanding of general office equipment i.e. computer, fax
- Knowledge of clerical / admin systems and processes
Desirable
- Previous clerical experience within health care/office setting
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This advert is for Ward Clerk - Ward 4 with University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust in Royal Lancaster Infirmary. 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 04 Sep 2026.
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