Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a band 2 Ward Clerk The post is 0.80 hours per week working Monday , Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday hours of working 8 am - 4 pm
The Ward Clerk is the focal point of communication between the patients, doctors and other clinical and non-clinical staff. As first point of contact to ensure visitors are greeted when arriving on the ward
The role also has responsibility for Registering and Discharging patients onto EPR.To deal with incoming post, scanning, photocopying records and any other instructions commensurate to the role.
Main duties of the job
Receive and action or forward incoming/outgoing mail.
Assist medical staff with ad hoc administration type enquiries.
Contribute to the reception base on the ward and provide an effective day to day Reception
Provide clerical and administrative support to other staff groups as appropriate.
Participate in identified training and personal development.
Assist with health promotion and other related activities as necessary.
Maintain supplies of certain items of stationery and supplies for the administration team
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Receive, welcome and advise patients.
Signpost/direct patients appropriately to relevant clinical staff/services
Book and attend patients onto Systmone
Send, receive and action messages via clinical system.
Answer telephone enquiries from patients, staff and other external agencies.
Receive and action or forward incoming/outgoing mail.
Assist medical staff with ad hoc administration type enquiries.
Contribute to the reception team and provide an effective day to day Reception
Provide clerical and administrative support to other staff groups as appropriate.
Participate in identified training and personal development.
Assist with health promotion and other related activities as necessary.
Maintain supplies of certain items of stationery and supplies for the administration team
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Years Experience
Desirable
- Experience / knowldege
NHS experience
Essential
- Years Experience
Desirable
- Experience / knowldege
Experience in Adminsitration
Essential
- Years Experiencem working within Nursing Team
Desirable
- Proven knowledge
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This advert is for Ward Clerk with Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Wickford, 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 for part time, plus 5% HCA. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Jul 2026.
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