Ward Clerk | Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Sutton-in-Ashfield is seeking an enthusiastic, part-time Receptionist for Ward 25. The ideal candidate will manage patient data, support high-quality care, and handle reception duties. Flexibility is required to cover for absences. This role presents a great opportunity for individuals passionate about patient care and administrative support. The application closes on 4 Dec 2025.

Qualifications

• Passion for providing high quality patient care.
• Ability to support a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in clerical or reception duties is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care through personal actions.
• Collect patient-related data accurately.
• Manage and track patient case notes.
• Work closely with nursing staff and visitors.
• Handle clerical and reception duties efficiently.

Skills

Excellent administrative skills

Patient care orientation

Effective communication

Job description

Sherwood Forest Hospitals are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated Receptionist to join Ward 25. This is a part time position, following a structured shift pattern to meet the needs of the service. There will be some flexibility required to cover sickness and annual leave.

Ward 25 is a 30 bedded ward with both medical and surgical beds, 2 high dependency beds and a Children's Assessment Unit within the ward footprint. We also have a well-established day‑case surgery pathway.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.
• Ensure accurate and timely collection of patient‑related data at the ward level, including patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Track and manage patient case notes, ensuring they are filed correctly and kept tidy.
• Work closely with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, nursing staff, and all visitors and multidisciplinary team members who visit the ward.
• Greet visitors to the ward, handle telephone enquiries, and undertake other clerical and reception duties on the ward.

If you have a passion for providing high‑quality patient care and excellent administrative skills, we want to hear from you!

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

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This advert closes on Thursday 4 Dec 2025