Ward Clerk | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in Milton Keynes is seeking a Ward Clerk to support the nursing team with administrative tasks. This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to manage electronic records. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, maintaining patient notes, and coordinating paperwork. The position offers flexible working arrangements with full-time hours of 37.5 per week. Interested candidates should apply before the closing date of December 30, 2025.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills to maintain paperwork and notes.
• Ability to greet visitors courteously and assist with inquiries.
• Proficient in using electronic patient record systems.

Responsibilities

• Greet all visitors to the unit in a friendly manner.
• Organize paperwork and notes for an organized department.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge patients from the system.

Skills

Friendly and helpful communication

Organizational skills

Administrative tasks management

Job description

Ward Clerk

Department: Ward 16

Band 2 pro rata if part‑time. Hours: 37.5 per week. All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.

Ward 16 is a respiratory ward with a large team of doctors, nurses, and a therapy team. We are friendly, approachable and supportive and are looking for a ward clerk to add to our team.

Interview date: 7 January 2025. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

The role of the ward clerk is to support the nursing team in the delivery of safe, effective care by performing administrative tasks in a diligent, professional way to assist with the smooth running of the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet all visitors to the unit in a friendly, helpful and courteous manner.
• Organise paperwork and notes within the unit to ensure an organised department.
• Admit, transfer and discharge patients from the system using the electronic patient record.
• Answer the telephone, take and deliver messages appropriately; manage the out‑patients diary.
• Liaise with staff from other departments (bed manager, medical records, divisional bleep holders) as requested.
• Deal with and distribute incoming mail, checking and replying to ward emails.
• Ensure all patients’ notes on the unit are maintained in good order with test results promptly and correctly filed.
• Arrange out‑patients’ appointments as required.
• Carry out procedures via the Trust’s computer system for admission, transfer and discharge.
• Organise hospital transport as requested.

Please refer to the job description for further details.

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Dec 2025.