Maternity Ward Administrator – 24/7 Shift Support

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Maternity Ward Clerk to provide essential administrative support on antenatal, postnatal and labour wards. The post is full-time, 37.5 hours per week with a 24/7 service requirement, including nights, weekends and public holidays.

You will work closely with midwives, consultants and doctors to maintain efficient ward operations. The role involves reception duties, medical records management, data entry on Medway, packing baby packs and

Qualifications

• The role is a full-time, 37.5-hour week covering a 24/7 service including nights and weekends.
• Provide reception and administrative support and track patients’ notes, scan notes, input data on Medway, and manage baby packs and discharges.
• Work with midwives, consultants and doctors to deliver ward services, with a flexible professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient reception and administrative support on the Maternity Ward.
• Track patient notes, scan documents and input appointments on Medway.
• Create baby packs and discharge patients, ensuring smooth ward operation.
• Offer cross-cover during staff absences and work collaboratively with the team.

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Maternity Ward Clerk to provide essential administrative support on antenatal, postnatal and labour wards. The post is full-time, 37.5 hours per week with a 24/7 service requirement, including nights, weekends and public holidays.

You will work closely with midwives, consultants and doctors to maintain efficient ward operations. The role involves reception duties, medical records management, data entry on Medway, packing baby packs and