# Ward Clerk > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ward-clerk/16bc7b6d-bd4d-48e1-92a7-54c47e5bb736 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ward-clerk/16bc7b6d-bd4d-48e1-92a7-54c47e5bb736.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Ward clerk - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (8AM - 8PM) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-14T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-30T09:40:43.659Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Lincolnshire/Grimsby/Northern_Lincolnshire_Goole_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Patient_Services/Patient_Services-v8329041 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8329041?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nlg.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview A full time post has arisen working in the Patient Access Team. This post is on a Rota basis which includes weekends and bank holidays. The hours will be within an 8am - 8pm shift pattern ### Main duties of the job The post holders will be required to provide a welcoming, professional and courteous service to patients and visitors who visit the hospital. This customer facing role will be instrumental to the efficient running of the Ward areas across the Trust. Post holders will be required to assist patients and visitors using a variety of communication methods. To be able to provide a robust service: the post holder will be expected to work on a rota basis ensuring the service is appropriately covered at all times across a seven day week and be responsible for admitting and discharging patients in a timely manner. Ensuring any relevant post admission information is sent to the relevant person(s). It is vital that patients are appropriately tracked through the process to ensure they receive care at the appropriate times, therefore, there will be an element of validation and auditing required to ensure patients are treated in a timely and efficient manner. The nature of this post requires the post holder to have a high level of tact and diplomacy as well as strict adherence to the rules of confidentiality. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below. As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide. Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees. We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen. Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues. We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients. We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of people’s age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/ In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement. “We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers”. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role. We recognise that candidates may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support them when preparing their application. Where AI is used, the information provided must remain an accurate and authentic representation of your own skills, knowledge and experience. AI must not be used to provide false or misleading information or to generate examples that do not reflect your own experience. You should be able to discuss and demonstrate the knowledge, skills and experience included within your application during the recruitment and selection process. Candidates may be asked to declare whether AI has been used in preparing their application and, where applicable, how it has been used. ## Person Specification ### Education **Essential** - Achieved grades above C in Maths and English GCSE or relevant experience **Desirable** - Working towards Level 2 Administration ### Knowledge, Training & Experience **Essential** - Experience of working in a busy environment **Desirable** - Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality ### Knowledge, training and Experience **Essential** - Strong attention to detail and accuracy **Desirable** - Flexible approach to work and working times and reliable. ## Documents - [ward clerk person spec (pdf, 243.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10651745) - [ward clerk job description (pdf, 243.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10651744) ## 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.