Relief Ward Clerk

Integrated Care System; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Scarborough is seeking a Relief Ward Clerk to support various wards. This role requires excellent communication skills, teamwork, and computer proficiency. Candidates should have previous administrative experience in an NHS environment. The position offers a structured work schedule, and NHS benefits including a robust pension scheme and generous holiday provisions.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Relocation package available

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous office/administrative experience in an NHS environment.
• Experience dealing with confidential information.
• 1 year minimum in an office/administrative role.

Responsibilities

• Cover all wards across the hospital as required.
• Provide care for patients admitted from GP consultations.
• Assist in the effective functioning of various hospital departments.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Computer literacy skills to RSA2, NVQ 2 or equivalent

Experience in NHS environment

Job description

Go back York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Relief Ward Clerk

The closing date is 12 August 2025

Are you looking for a new challenge or career step?

Do you want to play a key role in improving the experience of our patients?

Do you want to be part of an innovative and highly motivated administrative team, making positive changes happen daily?

If so, this could be the role for you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Relief Ward Clerk to join our team, and work on various wards within Scarborough Hospital.

The working days are Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day, 08:00 - 16:00, however you may be required to work 07:00 - 15:00 or 12.00 - 20.00 occasionally depending on which ward you are covering on.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

This fast paced environment provides care for patients admitted from GP consultations and clinic appointments within the hospital, and via the Emergency Department. The successful applicant will be expected to cover all wards across the hospital. Interested applicants must have excellent communication skills, be a good team player and enjoy meeting and working with the public. Computer skills are also a requirement for the position and NHS experience would be an advantage; however, full training will be given to the successful applicant on use of the hospital computer systems.

About us

To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent - English & Maths at C or above or equivalent qualification/demonstrable experience
• Computer literacy skills to RSA2, NVQ 2 or equivalent
• Previous office / administrative experience in an NHS environment
• Experience of dealing with confidential information
• Experience (1 year minimum) Office / administrative role

Skills

• Able to organise and prioritise own workload
• Possess sound communication skills
• Ability to function effectively as part of a team
• Has the ability to exercise initiative

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust