Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Clerk

The closing date is 12 November 2025

Job summary

We have a part time vacancy in the Maternity Services team and are looking for a compassionate and people-centred Ward Clerk to join our fantastic team on Delivery Suite. The vacancy will be for to work weekly on a Wednesday and Thursday, 8am-4pm.

Delivery Suite is one of two maternity wards at Harrogate Hospital who care for women during labour and birth. This includes induction of labour.

We are looking for someone who can cope well within a rapidly changing environment, who can multi-task and who can handle the often challenging demands of a busy ward whilst retaining team spirit.

Main duties of the job

As the Ward Clerk on Delivery Suite you will be required to:

  • Maintain electronic records to ensure that patients are admitted and discharged in a timely manner.
  • Collect and prep medical records.
  • Answer the telephone and direct to the appropriate clinical member of staff to deal with queries.
  • Liaise with patients and visitors on the ward.
  • Report any estate or IT issues promptly to allow a fast resolution.
  • Admit new born babies after caesarean sections, checking NHS number have been issued appropriately and pulled through to various systems.
  • Liaise with the coordinator and have an awareness of forthcoming patients.

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

  • A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

  • Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
  • Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
  • Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
  • All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Details

Date posted

29 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-PSC-3426R

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for more information. If you have any questions, please contact Emma Oxtoby on emma.oxtoby@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for more information. If you have any questions, please contact Emma Oxtoby on emma.oxtoby@nhs.net

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 5 GCSE's or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in an administration role
  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of using a range of IT programmes
  • Experience of liaising with multiple teams

Desirable

  • Experience in an NHS or care setting

Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent Organisational Skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desirable

  • Experience of liaising with different teams to achieve an outcome
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 5 GCSE's or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in an administration role
  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of using a range of IT programmes
  • Experience of liaising with multiple teams

Desirable

  • Experience in an NHS or care setting

Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent Organisational Skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desirable

  • Experience of liaising with different teams to achieve an outcome

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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Quality Assurance Lead

Emma Oxtoby

emma.oxtoby@nhs.net

01423557706

Details

Date posted

29 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-PSC-3426R

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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