Maternity Ward Clerk - Fixed Term | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a part-time Maternity Ward Clerk to join their friendly team at Scarborough Hospital. The role involves providing varied administrative support within the Maternity Unit and potentially becoming permanent after nine months. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, computer proficiency, and demonstrate commitment to the organization’s values. This position offers access to the NHS Pension Scheme and various other benefits.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values.
• Motivated and able to exercise initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support within the Maternity Unit.
• Assist with reception duties.
• Extend clerical support to Women’s Health department when needed.

Skills

Self-disciplined

Organisational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Would you like to join our friendly Maternity Ward Clerk team at Scarborough Hospital? In this role you will provide a wide range of Ward Clerk administrative tasks, including clerical support and reception duties within the Maternity Unit. The role is varied and busy, and you will also provide clerical support across the wider Women’s Health department when required. Part time – 22.5 hours per week for nine months to cover maternity leave. This post may become permanent at the end of the fixed term. If applying as a secondment, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying. Previous applicants need not apply. Interviews will be held face‑to‑face only; remote requests are not accommodated. You must be self‑disciplined, motivated, empathetic, able to prioritise your workload, possess sound communication skills, work as part of a team, and exercise initiative within set parameters. You should demonstrate the Trust’s values of compassion, willingness to put the welfare of others above your own interests, and personal accountability. Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Ward Clerk administrative and clerical support within the Maternity Unit.
• Assist with reception duties.
• Extend clerical support to the wider Women’s Health department when needed.
• Prioritise and manage workload effectively.

Qualifications and Skills

• Self‑disciplined, motivated and empathetic.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team‑player with the ability to initiate within set parameters.
• Demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values.
• Computer literate with Microsoft Office proficiency.

Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, including a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday, rising to 33 days depending on the NHS Trust service.
• A variety of paid and unpaid leave options.
• Confidential advice and support from the Employee Assistance Programme (24/7).
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance.

Inclusion and Diversity

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We work with our Staff Networks – Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers – to increase diversity in our workforce. If you require a more accessible application process, contact [e-mail].

Other Information

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This advert closes on Sunday 7 Dec 2025.