AMU Ward Clerk

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Chester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chester is looking for an AMU Ward Clerk to provide clerical and administrative support on the Acute Medical Unit. The role requires excellent communication and organizational skills, along with GCSEs or equivalent education. This part-time position includes weekend and night shifts, offering a friendly working environment and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Friendly and supportive working environment

Excellent holiday entitlements: 27 days + bank holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide ward clerical and administrative support on an Acute Medical Unit (AMU).
• Work weekends and night shifts as required.
• Demonstrate initiative, work well within a team, and maintain high standards of accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Good organisational skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Attention to detail

Education

GCSEs or equivalent education

Job description

Job Description

AMU Ward Clerk is a role at Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located in Chester, United Kingdom. The vacancy is in the Logistics/Administration field and is open to applicants with GCSE or equivalent education. This position is part time.

Job Responsibilities

• Work 36 hours per week.
• Provide ward clerical and administrative support on an Acute Medical Unit (AMU).
• Work weekends and night shifts as required.
• Demonstrate initiative, work well within a team, and maintain high standards of accuracy and attention to detail.

Who Our Opportunity Is For

• Ward clerk required to work on an Acute Medical Unit.
• The successful applicant will be highly motivated and enthusiastic.
• Previous experience in an administrative role is desirable but not essential; training will be provided.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
• GCSEs or equivalent education required.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Excellent holiday entitlements: 27 days + bank holidays rising to 33 after 10 years’ service (pro rata).
• Competitive pension scheme and staff wellbeing opportunities.
• DBS check: applicants are required to pay for their DBS check; cost is deducted from salary (£23 standard / £43 enhanced) over the first three months. DBS Update Service enrollment is encouraged; small annual fee applies.

About the Trust and Location

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and Welsh patients and operates from three locations: The Countess of Chester Hospital (438 beds), Ellesmere Port Hospital (56 beds), and Tarporley War Memorial Hospital. The Trust employs over 6,258 staff and serves a population of approximately 407,000.