Ward Clerk - Ward B8 | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Salford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Salford is seeking a full-time Band 2 Ward Clerk. The role involves providing administrative support, managing patient records, and liaising with clinical staff for admissions. Candidates should have experience in customer service and solid keyboard skills. Attractive benefits include flexibility and competitive annual leave.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Competitive annual leave allowance

Protected hours for health and wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Experience of dealing with the public/customer relations.
• Strong keyboard skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide general non-clinical advice and information.
• Maintain safety and availability of clinical records.
• Liaise directly with Consultants for patient admissions.

Skills

Customer service experience

Keyboard skills

Education

RSA II Typing / Word Processing or equivalent

NVQ qualifications

Job description

We now have a vacancy for a full time, Band 2 Ward Clerk to work on B8 at Salford Royal Hospital.

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.

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.

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.

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


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Aug 2025