Ward Clerk

Main area Women's health Grade NHS AfC:
Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (8am-8pm, 3/7 days including weekends and bank holidays) Job
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Employer King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Town London Salary £31,066 per annum, including high cost allowance Salary period Yearly Closing 22/10/2026 23:59

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c £2.1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King’s College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.

We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options which are designed to suit different circumstances and priorities in line with service requirements.

Key responsibilities include reception duties, preparing and organising patient documentation, supporting patient flow , updating information on EPIC, and liaising with internal departments to ensure timely communication. The role requires excellent communication, customer service, organisational and IT skills, along with the ability to prioritise a varied workload. Previous experience in hospital or medical administration is desirable, though full training will be provided.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and caring individual to join a dynamic, supportive team and contribute to the delivery of high–quality maternity services.

Previous applicant need not apply

• Main source of administrative support for the ward team.
• Admit patients onto the units / ward using patient administration system
• Greet visitor’s face-to face and respond to requests for basic information.
• Accurately and promptly carry out the delegated tasks as directed by the ward team who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

• View patients on admissions window in Epic and mark as ‘admitted’.
• Arrange ambulance transport for patients being discharged or routinely transferred to another hospital.
• Maintain a safe environment ensuring the clinical area is clean and tidy.
• Receive new patients, direct visitors, and provide…