University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Band 2 Ward Clerk-Patient Administration
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Job Summary
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join the Patient Administration Team at Good Hope Hospital. We currently have a permanent Ward Clerk position working 15 hours each week. The successful candidate will work four 7.5-hour shifts on Thursday and Friday, there is no expectation to work weekends or bank holidays with this contract.
You will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of ward administration, helping ensure a high standard of patient care through effective record-keeping and communication.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 15 September 2026.
- 1 x Permanent post -- 15 hours per week
- 1 x 9 Months Fixed-Term post -- 30 hours per week
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
As a Ward Clerk you are first point of contact and are based on the wards reception desk welcoming patients / visitors onto the ward, answering door buzzers, telephones and any queries that arise from staff or visitors.
The role will consist of a strong emphasis on data quality, customer care, taking a lead role in maintaining accurate patient notes, filing and inputting data, this will include admissions and discharges on the Trust electronic patient administration system (Oceano PAS) at all times. Provide full admin and clerical support to the ward multidisciplinary team. Effective teamwork and a keen focus on the Trusts Vision & Values are essential.
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The successful applicant will have a good level of education and be able to demonstrate excellent motivational, organisational and communication skills, while having the ability to stay focused in a busy environment. You will also have good keyboard skills with a high level of accuracy and the ability to work individually and as part of a team.
About Us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job Description
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Educations (e.g. GCSE English and Maths (A-C/ 4-9)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with the Public/Customer service experience.
- Experience of using IT systems.
Desirable
- Experience of working with a range of Microsoft Office packages (e.g. Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Experience of working in a busy environment.
- Experience of working in Healthcare.
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.
For Help With Your Application, Contact
Claire North
- Email: claire.north@uhb.nhs.uk
- Phone: 01214249178
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25272.00 to £25272.00 Yearly
Contract
Fixed Term
Duration
9 Month(s)
Working pattern
Part-Time, Flexible Working
Reference number
304-1101726
Job locations
Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Rd
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7RR
Attachments
- Job Description
- [JD PS - Band 2 Ward Clerk.pdf – 462KB](Opens in a new window)
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