Ward Clerk - Critical Care

Job Details

Main area:
Critical Care | Grade:
Band 2 |

Contract:

12 months (Fixed term) |

Hours:

37.5 hours per week (Mon‑Fri). | Job ‑SU06293

Department: UHD – General Recruitment Site, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Town Bournemouth

Salary: £25,272 per annum (Pro‑rata)

Closing date: 02/07/2026 23:59 | Interview date: 08/07/2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a ward clerk in Critical Care. The role requires an organised and highly motivated individual who can work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, maintain confidentiality, demonstrate excellent typing/IT skills and communicate effectively.

• Welcome patients and visitors at the ward reception area.
• Answer questions and provide relevant information in a sensitive manner.
• Refer to qualified team members as necessary.
• Carry out clerical and administrative duties on behalf of the ward.
• Liaise with team members and other departments to support effective and efficient running of the Critical Care Unit.

• Basic keyboard skills.

• Experience working with members of the public.
• Clerical experience.
• Experience working in a healthcare organisation.
• Ability to work in a busy environment.
• Ability to prioritise the workload.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative.

• Training and development opportunities.
• Friendly, supportive team.
• Enhanced annual leave.
• Discounts at selected restaurants/retailers.

We especially welcome applications from minority groups who may be underrepresented in our workforce.

We are proud to be Disability Confident and support the Armed Forces Covenant certified interview schemes.

Base location: UHD – Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

Interview date: 8th July 2026.

For UHD employees, this fixed‑term post will be offered as a secondment in line with the Trust’s Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applying.

Staff recruited are expected to be adaptable across Trust locations as required.

Internal candidates who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.