Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Clerk

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs


North East England
Temporary
Admin and Clerical
GBP 5 - 25,272 per year

Posted 11 day(s) ago

Reference: 2357224


Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a band 2 Ward Clerk The post is 0.80 hours per week working Monday , Wednesday, Thursday , Friday hours of working 8 am - 4 pm

The Ward Clerk is the focal point of communication between the patients, doctors and other clinical and non-clinical staff. As first point of contact to ensure visitors are greeted when arriving on the ward

The role also has responsibility for Registering and Discharging patients onto EPR.To deal with incoming post, scanning, photocopying records and any other instructions commensurate to the role.

Main duties of the job

Receive and action or forward incoming/outgoing mail.

Assist medical staff with ad hoc administration type enquiries.

Contribute to the reception base on the ward and provide an effective day to day Reception

Provide clerical and administrative support to other staff groups as appropriate.

Participate in identified training and personal development.

Assist with health promotion and other related activities as necessary.

Maintain supplies of certain items of stationery and supplies for the administration team

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

  • Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
  • Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
  • If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.

Benefits

  • 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
  • Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
  • Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
  • Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

  • Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Details
Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum, pro rata for part time, plus 5% HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

364-B-468

Job locations

St Margaret's Hospital

The Plain

Epping

CM16 6TN

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

Receive, welcome and advise patients.

Signpost/direct patients appropriately to relevant clinical staff/services

Book and attend patients onto Systmone

Send, receive and action messages via clinical system.

Answer telephone enquiries from patients, staff and other external agencies.

Receive and action or forward incoming/outgoing mail.

Assist medical staff with ad hoc administration type enquiries.

Contribute to the reception team and provide an effective day to day Reception

Provide clerical and administrative support to other staff groups as appropriate.

Participate in identified training and personal development.

Assist with health promotion and other related activities as necessary.

Maintain supplies of certain items of stationery and supplies for the administration team

Job description
Job responsibilities

Receive, welcome and advise patients.

Signpost/direct patients appropriately to relevant clinical staff/services

Book and attend patients onto Systmone

Send, receive and action messages via clinical system.

Answer telephone enquiries from patients, staff and other external agencies.

Receive and action or forward incoming/outgoing mail.

Assist medical staff with ad hoc administration type enquiries.

Contribute to the reception team and provide an effective day to day Reception

Provide clerical and administrative support to other staff groups as appropriate.

Participate in identified training and personal development.

Assist with health promotion and other related activities as necessary.

Maintain supplies of certain items of stationery and supplies for the administration team

Person Specification
Experience
Essential
  • Years Experience
Desirable
  • Experience / knowldege
NHS experience
Essential
  • Years Experience
Desirable
  • Experience / knowldege
Experience in Adminsitration
Essential
  • Years Experiencem working within Nursing Team
Desirable
  • Proven knowledge
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
  • Years Experience
Desirable
  • Experience / knowldege
NHS experience
Essential
  • Years Experience
Desirable
  • Experience / knowldege
Experience in Adminsitration
Essential
  • Years Experiencem working within Nursing Team
Desirable
  • Proven knowledge
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Employer details
Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Margaret's Hospital

The Plain

Epping

CM16 6TN

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Margaret's Hospital

The Plain

Epping

CM16 6TN

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)