Ward Clerk

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 16 February 2026

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 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.

Together we will deliver outstanding compassionate care to the communities we serve.

That is the Trust's vision and the pledge that binds everyone who works here.

Backing this up are the Trust's values and behaviours that we expect all our employees to follow.

Our core values are:

• We Put People first
• We work together to get results
• We do the must-dos

These values are demonstrated by our behaviours:

• I’ll step in others' shoes, and I’ll be kind and welcoming to all
• I’m committed to improving services and I’ll go see examples of good practice
• I’m respectful of others. I support diversity and inclusion
• I will role model the must-dos to keep everyone safe and well

• 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) E Y
• 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