Ward Clerk

Ward Clerk

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who enjoys the challenge of working in an environment where no two days are the same and who can provide administrative support to our busy assessment unit.

The closing date is 31 December 2025

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One culture of care underpins our Four Pillars by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care. As part of our recruitment process, we ask applicants to complete values based recruitment questions to ensure we recruit kind, compassionate and colleagues who are willing to learn.

These are pre application questions and are required prior to the formal application form.

We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.

We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us.

The post holder is responsible for providing all clerical/admin and secretarial support to Acute Floor staff, including a good working knowledge of all Trust electronic systems. The post holder is required to deal with queries from patients, visitors and staff.

• Participate in regular supervision.
• Attend all mandatory training.
• Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
• Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
• Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy.
• Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
• Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.

• GSCE Maths and English Grade 9-2(A*-E)
• NVQ level 2 in business administration/customer service or equivalent admin experience
• Commitment to continuing professional development

• Good organizational skills/abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize own workload
• Excellent keyboard skills
• Good communication skills, able to communicate with all levels of staff
• Personal resilience in a critical care environment

• Previous clerical, administrative and secretarial experience
• Knowledge of word process and packages
• Excellent keyboard skills
• Experience working in the NHS
• Dealing with members of multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of Medical terminology
• Experience of EPR and Capacity Management

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.

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust