Ward Clerk, Maternity

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

The closing date is 28 April 2025

Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to work as a Ward Clerk within Maternity Services at the Princess of Wales Hospital.

We aim to provide a high standard of care within our ward, and we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, motivated, has a friendly manner and an excellent work ethic.

Good organisational and communication skills are essential as well as a flexible approach to work.

The successful candidate will ideally have previous office and front of house experience, ideally within a similar role.

A good general education, 3 GCSE'S or equivalent is required.

Knowledge of Health Board IT systems to include WPAS, Oracle and Welsh Clinical Portal (WCP) would be desirable, although full training will be given.

English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be able to work in a busy environment and have a sensitive, caring and non-judgmental attitude towards others.

They must have a flexible approach in their role and will be expected to work at least one weekend a month.

Duties will include filing, answering the door and phone, welcoming patients and visitors to the ward and ordering stock.

The successful candidate will be working within a large multi-disciplinary team, whom are welcoming and friendly. The team consists of doctors, midwives ,HealthCare Support Workers, nursery nurses and other specialist staff.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values:

  • We listen, learn and improve
  • We treat everyone with respect
  • We all work together as one team

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,970 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

110-AC056-0425

Job locations

Princess of Wales Hospital

Bridgend

CF31 1RQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous admin experience within the NHS

Skills

Essential

  • Able to use electronic information systems/basic word processing packages

Desirable

  • Ability to use NHS IT systems

Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate effective verbal communication skills with patients, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team alike

Desirable

  • Experience of working within the NHS
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous admin experience within the NHS

Skills

Essential

  • Able to use electronic information systems/basic word processing packages

Desirable

  • Ability to use NHS IT systems

Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate effective verbal communication skills with patients, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team alike

Desirable

  • Experience of working within the NHS

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

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Princess of Wales Hospital

Bridgend

CF31 1RQ


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Princess of Wales Hospital

Bridgend

CF31 1RQ


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Midwife

Rachel Griffiths

rachel.griffiths4@wales.nhs.uk

01685728895

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,970 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

110-AC056-0425

Job locations

Princess of Wales Hospital

Bridgend

CF31 1RQ


Supporting documents

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