Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Clerk/ Administrator

The closing date is 11 July 2025

Job summary

Our Mayflower ward is seeking a Ward Clerk/ Administrator on a permanent part time (26.15 hour) basis. The Ward Administrator is a key member of the ward team and is responsible for providing a wide range of administrative, I.T. and clerical support.

This includes maintaining computer and paper-based patient records, data input regarding staffing rosters and recording of leave, preparing ward paperwork and the coordination of many of the ward's activities.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, and efficient administrative service to the wards; enabling the delivery of a high quality service to the patients and allowing medical and nursing staff to focus on direct patient care.

This will involve considerable liaison with other departments and wards.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

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.

Date posted

27 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

Depending on experience Per annum, pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-B&D-BR-3247-A

Job locations

Broomfield

Court road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Good standard of English and Maths
Computer and word processing skills

Desirable

Ward clerk experince

Skills

Essential

Able to work as part of a team
Effective oral/ written communication

Desirable

Experience with IT in an acute setting

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Good standard of English and Maths
Computer and word processing skills

Desirable

Ward clerk experince

Skills

Essential

Able to work as part of a team
Effective oral/ written communication

Desirable

Experience with IT in an acute setting

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court road

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

Court road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Employer's website

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