Ward Clerk

TN United Kingdom; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Ward Clerk for Ward 31. The role involves providing essential administrative support to clinical staff, ensuring efficient operation within the ward. Candidates should possess strong computer skills, excellent communication abilities, and prior experience in a clerical role, preferably in a healthcare setting. The position demands a calm and professional demeanor when interacting with patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Previous clerical/administration experience in a hospital setting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical service to clinical and nursing staff.
• Support the provision of direct patient care and treatment.

Skills

Computer Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Ward Clerk Position at Ward 31

We require a ward clerk to join our team to provide a full administrative and clerical service to clinical and nursing staff within Ward 31, supporting the provision of direct patient care and treatment.

Essential Skills and Experience:

1. Up-to-date computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office packages, email management, and stock ordering.
2. Previous clerical/administration experience, preferably within a hospital setting.
3. Physical ability to lift, handle casenote folders, and perform bending and stretching to retrieve or load/unload case note trolleys.
4. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with good prioritization and organizational skills.
5. Excellent communication skills, maintaining a calm, approachable, and professional manner when interacting with patients, relatives, and staff.
6. Responsible and efficient telephone skills, with effective listening abilities to relay information accurately to nursing and clinical staff.
7. Confidence to manage the day-to-day workload in a busy ward environment.

Additional Information:

From 1 April 2025, legislative changes may require a different level of criminal records check. If the role is classified as a "regulated role," appointment will be subject to joining the PVG Scheme. Further details are available at: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

For informal enquiries, please contact SCN Susie Grubb at 01592 643355 ext 29777.

NHS Fife is committed to equality and diversity, encouraging applications from all sections of society. We support flexible working, family-friendly policies, and reasonable adjustments for disabled, long-term conditions, or neurodivergent candidates.