Ward Clerk - Child and Adolescent Unit
The closing date is 05 March 2026
Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to work as a ward clerk supporting the Child and Adolescent Unit.
The successful candidate will need to be forward thinking and be able to provide a full range of clerical duties to support the smooth running of the unit, they will be working in a team with our other Ward Clerks to ensure support to both the Assessment and Elective Surgery areas and the inpatient area.
Good organisational and communication skills are essential as well as a flexible approach to work. Knowledge of health IT systems to include DCS would be desirable although full training will be given.
The position will cover Monday - Saturday 7.30-20.00
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the ordering, filing and maintenance of patient records and the Digital Clinical System for Paediatrics. This may involve registering patients, discharging, planning appointments and keeping an up to date bed statement.
You will be expected to be able to communicate with a wide range of professionals, Consultants, doctors, nursing staff, and patients/relatives as well as the Ward Clerk team.
You will be expected to organise your own workload in order to maintain an efficient and professional service
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Details
Date posted
19 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
412-W&C-7778914
Job locations
Mid Cheshire NHS Foundation Trust
Middlewich Road
Crewe
CW1 4QJ
Employer details
Employer name
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Mid Cheshire NHS Foundation Trust
Middlewich Road
Crewe
CW1 4QJ
Employer's website
https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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