Part-Time Ward Clerk – Hospital Admin & Patient Support

Priory Group; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Kemple View in Blackburn is seeking a part-time Ward Clerk to join our team. This 32-hour-per-week role supports day-to-day hospital operations, maintains records, and helps ensure a safe, welcoming environment for patients and staff.

You will prepare admissions packs, handle records, assist with IT systems, and maintain confidentiality. Excellent English, good IT skills, and strong organisational abilities are essential, along with a patient-focused, flexible approach.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent telephone, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Flexible and adaptable approach.
• Previous experience in an administrative role (beneficial).
• Experience within a healthcare or similar setting (beneficial).
• Experience dealing with external organisations (beneficial).
• Experience handling confidential records (beneficial).

Responsibilities

• Prepare admission packs.
• Record patient admissions and discharges on the relevant IT systems.
• Arrange sick certificates for patients on admission and throughout their stay.
• Obtain patient records from other hospitals as required.
• Ensure that all communication respects patient confidentiality.

Skills

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Independent work

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Priory Hospital Kemple View in Blackburn is seeking a part-time Ward Clerk to join our team. This 32-hour-per-week role supports day-to-day hospital operations, maintains records, and helps ensure a safe, welcoming environment for patients and staff.

You will prepare admissions packs, handle records, assist with IT systems, and maintain confidentiality. Excellent English, good IT skills, and strong organisational abilities are essential, along with a patient-focused, flexible approach.