Ward Clerk - Gynaecology and Obstetrics

NHS; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider seeks a self-motivated administrator to join the Gynaecology & Obstetric Department at Doncaster Royal Infirmary. The role involves providing efficient admin and clerical support, necessitating strong communication skills and IT literacy. Candidates must have a minimum of GCSE Grade C in Maths and English and demonstrate attention to detail. Flexibility is key, with various Monday-to-Sunday shifts. Benefits include generous holiday entitlement and comprehensive support for wellness.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

Extensive learning opportunities

Discounts through external providers

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Experience in dealing with sensitive information while maintaining confidentiality.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing demands of the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient admin and clerical support to Gynaecology & Obstetric Department.
• Ensure a well-organised administration/reception service.
• Handle incoming communications and manage workflow effectively.

Skills

Effective communicator – written / verbal

IT literacy

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Minimum GCSE Grade C in Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Word

CaMIS System

Job description

Job summary

Part time hours would be considered and can be discussed at interview.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a self‑motivated individual to join our existing team to provide efficient admin and clerical support to the Gynaecology & Obstetric Department at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

The working pattern is various shifts Monday - Sunday.

Please be aware if you were successful at interview you would need to evidence the qualification certificates detailed in the person specification before an unconditional offer will be made. If you are unable to provide this the conditional letter will be withdrawn.

Previous candidates need not apply.

Main duties of the job

You must have excellent inter‑personal skills and be able to work both alone and as part of a team. This post demands a candidate who pays attention to detail, is well‑organised and flexible.

A good standard of education is essential with Minimum GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in both Maths and English. You must be IT literate.

The post holder will be responsible for providing an effective and well‑organised administration/reception service to the Obstetric and Gynaecology wards across Doncaster Royal Infirmary and Bassetlaw Hospital.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under‑represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

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

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Job details

Details Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 2

Salary: £24,465 a year pro rata per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time

Reference number: 272-7356893

Job locations: Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Thorne Road, Doncaster, DN2 5LT

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Knowledge and experience essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word

Desirable

• Use of a large mainframe database/hospital CaMIS System.
• Experience working within a healthcare environment
• Use of Medisec software
• Ward clerk experience

Personal attributes & skills essential

• Effective communicator – written / verbal
• Sensitive and professional
• Able to work within a team environment
• Maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of the Data Protection Act (1998)
• Able to work with team members to ensure workload distributed effectively
• Flexible approach to enable changing demands to be accommodated effectively
• Accurate and careful working to ensure high standard of work produced

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 details

Employer name: Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address: Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Thorne Road, Doncaster, DN2 5LT

Employer’s website: https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/