Ward Clerk

NHS; Salford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Salford is looking for a part-time Ward Clerk to manage administrative tasks and support ward staff. You will provide crucial non-clinical advice and maintain patient records. Ideal candidates will have substantial office experience, IT skills, and good communication abilities. This role offers competitive benefits, flexible working opportunities, and a supportive work environment. Join us to make a meaningful difference in patient care.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a range of office / admin duties.
• Ability to input and retrieve data.

Responsibilities

• Provide general non-clinical advice and information.
• Maintain patient flow on EPR for transfers and discharges.
• Responsible for the safe keeping of clinical records.

Skills

IT Skills

Organisational skills

Keyboard / computer skills

Communicates succinctly

Education

Maths & English GCSE (or equivalent) at grades A-C

Tools

Experience of the use of clinical systems

Job description

Ward Clerk - Ward B4

We now have a vacancy for a part time, Band 2 Ward Clerk to work on B4 at Salford Royal Hospital.

The closing date is 19 January 2026.

You will provide general non-clinical advice, information and guidance of ancillary services directly to patients, clients, relatives and carers.

You will provide a wide range of administrative and clerical duties to the ward / unit staff and respond to telephone enquiries from hospital staff, patients, GP practices and relatives efficiently and conscientiously.

You will need experience of dealing with the public / customer relations and keyboard skills. RSAII Typing / Word Processing or equivalent and NVQ qualifications are desirable.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the safe keeping and availability of all clinical records relating to patients and the smooth running of the ward / department office.

You will liaise directly with Consultants for direct admissions from GP's and book patients in to clinic as instructed by clinical staff.

You will maintain patient flow on EPR for patient transfers and discharges in a timely manner.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Maths & English GCSE (or equivalent) at grades A-C

Knowledge, Training & Experience

• Substantial experience in a range of office / admin duties
• Experience of the use of clinical systems

Skills & Abilities

• IT Skills
• Communicates succinctly, clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing
• Organisational skills
• Keyboard / computer skills / ability to input and retrieve data.

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.

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust