Ward Clerk

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 17 April 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to become a band 2 Ward Clerk part time hours on a busy gastroenterology ward

Main duties of the job

This post holder will provide clerical support to nursing staff relieving them of certain non-nursing duties. The post holder must at all times provide a positive image of the hospital and ensure confidentiality

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success

For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months)

Date posted

03 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9439-2425-1301

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will deal with enquiries, taking and conveying messages.

Will sort incoming and outgoing mail.

Will maintain ward information boards.

Will requisition repairs as required.

Use cardea as required.

Photocopying as required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will deal with enquiries, taking and conveying messages.

Will sort incoming and outgoing mail.

Will maintain ward information boards.

Will requisition repairs as required.

Use cardea as required.

Photocopying as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of general education with grade C or above in English.

Desirable

Understanding of medical terminology.

Experience

Essential

Clerical/administrative experience

Desirable

Experience of working in the NHS

Special Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Computer skills.
Committed to quality customer care.
Good communication skills. Knowledge of data protection and confidentiality.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of general education with grade C or above in English.

Desirable

Understanding of medical terminology.

Experience

Essential

Clerical/administrative experience

Desirable

Experience of working in the NHS

Special Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Computer skills.
Committed to quality customer care.
Good communication skills. Knowledge of data protection and confidentiality.

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.