Ward Clerk & Admin Officer

NHS Professionals; Witney; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

24/7 support from NHSP

Multi-locational- work across trusts

My Bank shift portal access

Ad hoc or longer-term placements

Training and development opportunities

Holiday allowance accrual

Stakeholder pension scheme

Job summary

NHS Professionals is hiring a Ward Clerk / Receptionist at Witney Community Hospital. The role supports the ward team with clerical and administrative duties in a busy NHS setting.

Hours are 29 per week across Monday and Tuesday 8.00am–8.00pm and Saturday 1.00pm–8.00pm, with shifts paid at £14.05 and £18.97 per hour respectively. The position is temporary for 4–6 months with possible extension, providing a flexible path within NHS administration and patient care support.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills essential for front-desk reception and liaising with ward staff.
• Experience working in a busy office and/or customer care environment is required.
• Experience within a care setting is advantageous.
• Knowledge of IT systems and software used in health care administration.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Forward referrals prepared by clinicians to internal and external teams, maintaining confidentiality.
• Maintain ward diary and manage scheduling.
• Answer calls, take messages and handle enquiries.
• Check emails daily and print documents as needed.
• Assist with ordering supplies via e-procurement and coordinate with staff.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Office experience

Customer care experience

Experience in care setting

IT systems knowledge

Tools

DOCMAN

Job description

NHS Professionals is hiring a Ward Clerk / Receptionist at Witney Community Hospital. The role supports the ward team with clerical and administrative duties in a busy NHS setting.

Hours are 29 per week across Monday and Tuesday 8.00am–8.00pm and Saturday 1.00pm–8.00pm, with shifts paid at £14.05 and £18.97 per hour respectively. The position is temporary for 4–6 months with possible extension, providing a flexible path within NHS administration and patient care support.