Maternity Triage Ward Clerk

Main area Administrative Grade NHS AfC:
Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

Site Midland Metropolitan University Hospital Town Smethwick Salary £25,272 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 05/10/2026 23:59

Here at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust we’re committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities whilst employing people to our organisation who meet our Trust values of ambition, respect and compassion. With the opening of our new hospital, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, it’s the coming together of expertise from every corner of our organisation and a show of our commitment to provide better healthcare and create more jobs and so much more.

We at the Trust actively encourage Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and disabled applicants, as well as members of the armed forces community and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce.

The post holder will give administrative assistance in a busy Maternity Triage Unit. This is a varied role and the need for flexibility in approach and adaptability is essential. The post holder will be expected to be organised and carry out tasks in a timely manner, providing essential administrative support to doctors, midwives, and the wider team. The post holder must be able to cover a 7 day rota including both long day shifts and night shifts.

Preferred working patterns can be discussed with the successful candidate upon appointment to the post.

The post holder must have the ability to work as part of a team to ensure all relevant administrative activities are carried out in a timely and accurate manner. You would be expected to handle enquiries and requests from women, relatives, staff colleagues confidently and sensitively both in person and by telephone.

The successful candidate must have a good standard of education, good organisational skills and be able to work as part of the team and adhere to confidentiality. The successful candidate must be able to work flexibly within the administrative team and work to cover a 7 day service.

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse
areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each
other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and
Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel
happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we
want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

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