Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Clerk - Administration

The closing date is 18 June 2025

Job summary

Are you a Ward Clerk with NHS experience that thrives in a fast-paced environment and are looking for a new challenge? Rayne Ward at MSE NHS are now hiring!

Rayne Ward provides in-patient surgical, urological and gynaecological care. A separate outpatient unit for early pregnancy and emergency gynaecology care is based on the unit, with whom we work closely with.

If you are someone who...

Is passionate about what you do and take pride in delivering the very best workHas excellent verbal and written communication skills with a confident and compassionate telephone mannerIs experienced in working effectively, using your initiativeThrives on a challenge and remains calm under pressureCan manage a number of tasks simultaneously and maintain excellent attention to detailIs an effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with a range of people

... We would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

Duties will include but are not limited to:

Welcoming and directing patients, visitors and staff visiting the ward

Answering and directing phone calls and enquiries

Clerical duties relating to documentation for patients including their admission paperwork, clinical notes, filing etc

Other duties of a clerical nature which may be delegated from time to time

Requesting and returning notes

Using the electronic patient record system (Currently Lorenzo)

Maintain patients confidentiality and Information Governance

Be a productive member of the multi-disciplinary team

This post is Monday-Friday, but we welcome requests for flexible working. Mondays and Fridays will be essential working days.

About us

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Details

Date posted

13 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-DoM-BR-3205-A

Job locations

Broomfield

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details please refer to the attached job description and personal specification.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details please refer to the attached job description and personal specification.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • IT Literate

Desirable

  • Previous NHS ward clerk/admin experience

Education

Essential

  • Maths GCSE
  • English GCSE

Desirable

  • communication skills

Skills

Essential

  • keyboard skills
  • Data Input
  • Ability to work under pressure
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • IT Literate

Desirable

  • Previous NHS ward clerk/admin experience

Education

Essential

  • Maths GCSE
  • English GCSE

Desirable

  • communication skills

Skills

Essential

  • keyboard skills
  • Data Input
  • Ability to work under pressure

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Laura Cummings

laura.cummings8@nhs.net

03004437402

Details

Date posted

13 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-DoM-BR-3205-A

Job locations

Broomfield

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


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