Ward Clerk

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local NHS Trust in Macclesfield is looking for a Ward Clerk to join their busy midwifery team. This role involves providing clerical support within the maternity unit, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication with staff. The successful candidate will help manage essential information and visitor interactions while demonstrating a commitment to maternity care. The position requires adaptability and effective time management skills, with a schedule of 30 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for maternity and 17.5 hours per week for the antenatal clinic.

Qualifications

• Good level of education, reliability, and commitment to supporting excellent maternity care.
• Basic knowledge of antenatal care and maternity services is advantageous.
• Recent experience with a variety of IT systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to the maternity unit, including managing all relevant returns, filing, and answering the telephone.
• Liaise with the multidisciplinary team to deliver timely and accurate information to support patient flow.
• Work effectively with all midwifery and medical staff on clerical and information matters within the area of responsibility.
• Use initiative in organising workloads to ensure efficient time management and serve as the initial point of contact for visitors to the ward.
• Operate and monitor security systems, and assist with security monitoring in the department.

Job description

Eligibility

This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ‘ECT Family’, which includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHS personnel and ECT bank staff, ISS staff, and volunteers at the Trust. Applications from individuals outside these groups will not be accepted.

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy midwifery team as a Ward Clerk in Maternity and Antenatal Clinic. The role requires a proactive member of the ward team who will assist in maintaining the smooth running of the clinical area and community setting, liaising with the multidisciplinary team and providing timely, accurate information to support patient flow under the direction of the ward manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to the maternity unit, including managing all relevant returns, filing, and answering the telephone.
• Liaise with the multidisciplinary team to deliver timely and accurate information to support patient flow.
• Work effectively with all midwifery and medical staff on clerical and information matters within the area of responsibility.
• Use initiative in organising workloads to ensure efficient time management and serve as the initial point of contact for visitors to the ward.
• Operate and monitor security systems, and assist with security monitoring in the department.

Qualifications

• Good level of education, reliability, and commitment to supporting excellent maternity care.
• Basic knowledge of antenatal care and maternity services is advantageous.
• Recent experience with a variety of IT systems is essential.

Immigration and Visa

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons. This role does not meet the UK Immigration Policy eligibility criteria and therefore we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship. For further information, visit GOV.UK.

Employment Information

East Cheshire NHS Trust is committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and actively support staff to develop their capabilities with a range of learning and development opportunities.

Security Clearance

Requires a Standard DBS check with barred lists; the cost is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years, you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance.

Hours and Contract

• 30 hours per week (Maternity) – Fixed Term 10 months
• 17.5 hours per week (Antenatal Clinic) – Permanent
• Schedule: Monday 09:00‑17:00, Tuesday 13:00‑18:00, Friday 12:00‑17:00