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Ward Clerk, Cedar Ward
Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 7 hour(s) ago
Reference: 2415201
Job summary
The post holder will work as part of the team, and to provide an effective and efficient receptionist and administrative support service to the ward.
Internally the post holder will develop effective working relationships with Cedar Ward Multidisciplinary Team, Cedar Ward Management Team, Site Management,ASPH support services
Externally this include,Patient,Family members/ Carers and Transport.
This post includes evenings, weekends and Bank holiday work.
Sponsorship is not available for this post!
Main duties of the job
o - Answer telephone and co-ordinate messages, initiating action accordingly.
-Receive visitors to the ward and ensure that they are directed to the appropriate areas and that relevant personnel are informed of their arrival.
-Assist with patients' property checks, receipts of property and safe storage as necessary.
-Assist the ward sister/charge nurse in the monitoring of furniture, fittings and equipment.
-Process requisitions for repair as necessary.
-Assist with monitoring of the physical environment and tidiness of the ward, keeping the ward sister/charge nurse or their deputies informed and take appropriate actions as required.
-Maintain/assist with ordering of food and other supplies
-Always act in a professional manner to uphold good standards of conduct.
-To support the ward and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- On-site Nurseries
- On-site staff cafes
- On-site parking
- Support in career development
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£26,618 a year pa inc. HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
323-AC7918-JN
Job locations
ST PETERS HOSPITAL
GUILDFORD ROAD
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Answer telephone and co-ordinate messages, initiating action accordingly.
Receive visitors to the ward and ensure that they are directed to the appropriate areas and that relevant personnel are informed of their arrival.
Assist with patients property checks, receipts of property and safe storage as necessary.
Assist the ward sister/charge nurse in the monitoring of furniture, fittings and equipment.
Process requisitions for repair as necessary.
Assist with monitoring of the physical environment and tidiness of the ward, keeping the ward sister/charge nurse or their deputies informed and take appropriate actions as required.
Maintain/assist with ordering of food and other supplies.
Always act in a professional manner to uphold good standards of conduct.
To support the ward and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Answer telephone and co-ordinate messages, initiating action accordingly.
Receive visitors to the ward and ensure that they are directed to the appropriate areas and that relevant personnel are informed of their arrival.
Assist with patients property checks, receipts of property and safe storage as necessary.
Assist the ward sister/charge nurse in the monitoring of furniture, fittings and equipment.
Process requisitions for repair as necessary.
Assist with monitoring of the physical environment and tidiness of the ward, keeping the ward sister/charge nurse or their deputies informed and take appropriate actions as required.
Maintain/assist with ordering of food and other supplies.
Always act in a professional manner to uphold good standards of conduct.
To support the ward and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Further Training
Essential
- Education to GCSE level or equivalent
- Previous administrative work
Desirable
- Good Keyboard skills
Experience
Essential
- Previous administrative work
- Working with a team
Desirable
- Previous hospital experience within a clerical function
Skills
Essential
- You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role
- Ability to organise work and prioritise workload
- Adaptability/flexibility
Desirable
- Excellent keyboard skills
Attitude, Behaviour and Values
Essential
- Customer service focus
- Willing and able to take personal responsibility
- Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
- Supports and promotes equality and diversity
Desirable
- Able to deal with difficult situations
Person Specification
Qualifications and Further Training
Essential
- Education to GCSE level or equivalent
- Previous administrative work
Desirable
- Good Keyboard skills
Experience
Essential
- Previous administrative work
- Working with a team
Desirable
- Previous hospital experience within a clerical function
Skills
Essential
- You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role
- Ability to organise work and prioritise workload
- Adaptability/flexibility
Desirable
- Excellent keyboard skills
Attitude, Behaviour and Values
Essential
- Customer service focus
- Willing and able to take personal responsibility
- Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
- Supports and promotes equality and diversity
Desirable
- Able to deal with difficult situations
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
Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
ST PETERS HOSPITAL
GUILDFORD ROAD
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
ST PETERS HOSPITAL
GUILDFORD ROAD
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)