(**) Maternity Ward Clerk

VerseOne Group; Leigh on Sea; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Ward Clerk (Band 2) for the Maternity Ward in Southend, Westcliff on Sea. This full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week with a 24/7 shift pattern and flexibility.

The post involves reception and admin duties, note tracking, scanning, Medway data input, appointment handling, baby packs and discharge tasks, working with midwives and physicians to ensure smooth ward operation.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and a professional attitude.
• Experience within the NHS and understanding of NHS processes.
• Familiarity with computer systems used in NHS settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient reception and administrative support on the Maternity Ward.
• Track patient notes, scan documents and input data on Medway.
• Handle outpatients and appointments, liaising with midwives and doctors.
• Assist with baby packs and patient discharge.

Skills

Good communication

NHS experience

NHS computer systems

Medway system

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Tools

Medway

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest trusts in the country, following the merger of Mid Essex, Basildon and Southend hospitals in April 2020.

Main area Maternity Ward Clerk Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (24 hour coverage, 7 days a week. Including public holidays) Job ref 390-NR-WAC-SO-6889

Site Southend Town Westcliff on Sea Salary £25,272 Per Annum Pro Rata for Part Time Salary period Yearly Closing 20/10/2026 23:59

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the onlyacute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

The role of our Ward Clerks on Maternity Ward is integral to the smooth running of the wards (antenatal, postnatal and labour ward) based on the principle that our clerical team provides a strong administrative infrastructure to the ward. The role is a full-time, flexible position at 37.5 hours per week covering a 24-hour period 7 days a week. The successful candidate will be prepared to work flexibly with their colleagues to cover the 24/7service, which includes nights and weekends and public holidays.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide an efficient and effective reception and administrative support service. They will be required to work as part of a team, have a flexible and professional attitude to work, and provide cross cover during periods of staff absence as required. They will work closely with their colleagues, midwives, consultants, and doctors to help provide this service. They will be expected to undertake administrative duties as required by the line manager, including tracking patients’ notes, scanning notes, inputting data on Medway, outcoming appointments on Medway. Making baby packs and discharging patients.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires. – for some roles – i.e. roles for band 2 to 4, inclusive.

Person specification

• Good communication
• Worked within the NHS
• Has understanding of computer systems, used within the NHS

Able to use computer based systems

• Able to use computers
• Able to upload information and store information appropriately to patient files
• Works well within a team
• Worked with the public
• Able to multi task
• To have worked within the NHS

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.