Ward Clerk — Patient Admin & Ward Support

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bedford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Ward Clerk at Bedford Hospital on a part-time basis (30 hours per week). You will handle ward administration, support patients and relatives, and ensure accurate input of admissions and discharge details into IT systems.

The role requires GCSE or equivalent and IT proficiency, with a focus on data quality and confidentiality. You will join a friendly team on rotating shifts, contributing to high-quality patient care and efficient ward

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in a customer facing/reception role.
• Experience using IT packages and IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide front line clerical service to ward staff and reception duties for patients and relatives.
• Input patient level data into clinical IT systems for admissions, discharges and transfers with data quality.
• Manage workload flexibly, cover ward areas as required and support discharge processes.

Skills

Customer facing

Reception experience

IT systems experience

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Tools

IPM

Nerve Centre

Mediviewer

Job description

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Ward Clerk at Bedford Hospital on a part-time basis (30 hours per week). You will handle ward administration, support patients and relatives, and ensure accurate input of admissions and discharge details into IT systems.

The role requires GCSE or equivalent and IT proficiency, with a focus on data quality and confidentiality. You will join a friendly team on rotating shifts, contributing to high-quality patient care and efficient ward