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Oxford Health NHS Trust

Ward Clerk - Wallingford Community Hospital - Weekends

The closing date is 11 February 2026

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Job summary

Are you a people person looking for a role in administration?If so, this could be the opportunity for you.

Wallingford Community Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic and hardworking individual to join our administration team on a part time basis for 12 hours per week. This role involves working Saturday and Sunday, 8:00am-2:00pm, supporting the smooth running of our services and providing a friendly, professional experience for patients and staff.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and enjoy working in a busy and challenging environment, providing a comprehensive administrative service.

You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to engage effectively with a diverse range of people in a sensitive and confidential manner. Strong organisational and IT skills are essential, including proficiency in Microsoft Office. You will be comfortable multitasking, working in a fast paced environment and prioritising workloads effectively.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

  • Excellent opportunities for career progression
  • Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
  • 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
  • NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Lease car scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Mental Health First Aiders
  • Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
  • Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details

Date posted

29 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

267-CH7728401

Job locations

Wallingford Community Hospital

Reading Road

Wallingford

OX10 9DU


Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand.

You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand.

You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience of EMIS

Educated to GCSE level or equivalant

Essential

  • Grade C or above

Desirable

  • Equivalent experience

Communication

Essential

  • Able to communicate effectively with different audiences, including patients, their relatives and other staff.

Desirable

  • Customer service experience

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience of working in an office environment.

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience or equivalent
Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience of EMIS

Educated to GCSE level or equivalant

Essential

  • Grade C or above

Desirable

  • Equivalent experience

Communication

Essential

  • Able to communicate effectively with different audiences, including patients, their relatives and other staff.

Desirable

  • Customer service experience

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience of working in an office environment.

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience or equivalent

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Wallingford Community Hospital

Reading Road

Wallingford

OX10 9DU


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Wallingford Community Hospital

Reading Road

Wallingford

OX10 9DU


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Support Manager

Joanne Radbourne

joanne.radbourne@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

01865904488

Details

Date posted

29 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

267-CH7728401

Job locations

Wallingford Community Hospital

Reading Road

Wallingford

OX10 9DU


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