St Luke’s Hospice

Ward Clerk

The closing date is 21 April 2026

Job summary

The Ward Clerk plays a key role at the heart of St Lukes Inpatient Centre, providing a professional, compassionate and organised administrative service. You will be the first point of contact for patients, families, visitors and professionals, helping to create a welcoming and supportive environment at a sensitive time. Working closely with nursing, medical and reception teams, you will support the smooth running of the ward by maintaining accurate patient records, coordinating communication and ensuring timely administrative support that directly contributes to highquality patient care.

Main duties of the job

As Ward Clerk, you will deliver highquality reception and administrative support within the Inpatient Centre. Duties include welcoming and assisting patients, relatives and visitors; managing telephone, email and facetoface enquiries; maintaining accurate patient records on electronic systems such as SystmOne; and supporting admissions, discharges and daily referral meetings. You will liaise with internal teams and external agencies including transport services and funeral directors, prepare patient documentation, produce reports and ensure information is handled confidentially. You will also support volunteers, manage general administrative tasks and contribute to a calm, wellorganised ward environment.

About us

St Lukes is an organisation that is dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life of all those affected by a terminal illness in Sheffield. Our purpose is to give patients and their families the high-quality care they need, treating each person as a unique individual. We promise to listen to their wishes and choices, tailoring our care and support so they can make the most of every day. We work with others to champion improvements in end-of-life care, in Sheffield and beyond. Everyone who works at St Luke's makes a difference. St Lukes plays a key role in helping terminally ill people in Sheffield and you could join the team that makes St Lukes so special.

Details

Date posted

07 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,717 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

STL1184203

Job locations

Little Common Lane

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S11 9NE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities include providing reception services for the Inpatient Centre; responding to queries professionally and sensitively; maintaining accurate patient records; supporting patient admissions, discharges and referral processes; liaising with clinical teams, transport services and external partners; preparing documentation and reports; managing visitor access and general administrative tasks; supporting volunteers; maintaining confidentiality; and contributing to a safe, organised and welcoming ward environment at all times.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities include providing reception services for the Inpatient Centre; responding to queries professionally and sensitively; maintaining accurate patient records; supporting patient admissions, discharges and referral processes; liaising with clinical teams, transport services and external partners; preparing documentation and reports; managing visitor access and general administrative tasks; supporting volunteers; maintaining confidentiality; and contributing to a safe, organised and welcoming ward environment at all times.

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Please refer to the Job Description documentation
Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Please refer to the Job Description documentation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

St Luke’s Hospice

Address

Little Common Lane

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S11 9NE


Employer's website

https://www.stlukeshospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

St Luke’s Hospice

Address

Little Common Lane

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S11 9NE


Employer's website

https://www.stlukeshospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Administration Team Leader

Diane Davies

d.davies@hospicesheffield.co.uk

01142369911

Details

Date posted

07 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,717 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

STL1184203

Job locations

Little Common Lane

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S11 9NE


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