Job summary
We are offering a Full-time permanent contract (working Monday to Friday, excluding holiday from 9am - 5pm) for a Ward Clerk to join our 28 bedded Respiratory unit to provide an effective admin/clerical service.
The Respiratory Unit is an acute medical Ward which has a speciality in caring for Patients with Acute and complex Respiratory conditions. You will undertake duties as a member of a multidisciplinary team; which includes doctors, nurses, porters and housekeepers to provide an effective frontline service in the day to day running of the hospital.
You will need to have NHS experience and be enthusiastic about patient care, with the ability to work in a flexible and supportive manner. You will also require excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as a part of a team. IT and data entry plays a vital part of this role so you will need to be an efficient administrator with proven reception and telephone experience.
If this sounds like you then please get in touch.
Please note the advert may close before the closing date.
Main duties of the job
To provide an effective admin/clerical service across the Trust out of Hours.
To undertake these duties as a member of a multidisciplinary team, this includes doctors, nurses, porters and housekeepers etc.
To provide an effective frontline service in the day to day running of the hospital.
To provide a client centred reception service with respect to greeting patients,visitors and staff.
To effectively deal with internal and external telephone enquiries; resolving queries as appropriate or otherwise passing them onto the appropriate individuals.
To ensure that all relevant information including Healthcare Record are available for all patients.
To record all patient information on the confidential computer system accurately and in 'real-time'.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Details
Date posted
31 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£29,029 a year p.a. inc.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
293-EMRS2-0431-B
Job locations
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton Row
Hackney
E9 6SR
Employer details
Employer name
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton Row
Hackney
E9 6SR
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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