Ward clerk

Employer Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Haywood / Cheadle Hospital Town Burslem Salary £25,272 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 25/11/2026 23:59

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We currently have an exciting opportunity for an administrative assistant that is looking for a new challenge to work in an organisation that will help you develop and achieve your goals to become the best you can be.

We are looking for an administrative assistant to join our inpatient wards situated across the Haywood Hospital and Cheadle Hospital Ward.

The post holder will be working as part of a team along with a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will be expected to be able to use their own initiative and judgement, although they will be well supported by Ward Manager and other admin staff and through the clinical and professional networks.

We are looking for someone that can identify with the following skills:

• Enthusiasm to provide a high quality administrative service
• Strong computer skills in particular Word and Outlook
• Good grammar and written skills
• Honesty, integrity and commitment
• Quick thinking as priorities can change and flexibility to meet service need with a passion for quality.
• Strong and confident customer service skills
• Team player
• Able to work well in an ever changing multi-professional team - including but not limited to Consultants, Prescribers and GP’s.

The post holder will be responsible for day-to-day duties across In-Patient Services to support the clinical functions of the Trust. To work in close co-operation with the Inpatient Medical and Clinical Administrators and/or Ward Manager in support of all staff groups and other medical professionals aligned to the ward.

What will the role entail?

• Utilise the patient administration system on a daily basis keeping accurate records.
• Carry out administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning, uploading documents, typing.
• Use a variety of electronic systems (MS Office, Clinical Systems).
• Manage and deal with calls from service users, families, carers, and other professionals.
• Support the team in carrying out admin work requests.
• Confidently handling queries of a challenging/sensitive nature.
• Concise and accurate message taking.
• Reception duties including meeting and greeting service users, carers, relatives and visitors, as requested by the ward manager.
• Prioritise own workload and meet deadlines in order to meet the requirements of the post.

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;

• Supporting your career development and progression
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

And more. We are proud…