Brownsea Ward Clerk

Brownsea Ward Clerk

The closing date is 23 June 2026.

Brownsea Ward is looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Ward Clerk to join us.

• Manage multiple administrative tasks throughout the day, frequently communicating with the multidisciplinary team, patients, and relatives.
• Book patients’ follow‑up appointments and manage patient lists.
• Welcome patients and visitors to the ward, answer appropriate questions, provide relevant information in a sensitive manner, and refer to qualified members of the team as necessary.
• Undertake clerical and administrative duties on behalf of the ward.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

UHD is investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. Some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service‑specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

• Experience working in healthcare and in administration.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of NHS systems.
• Experience with UHD clinical systems.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust