Ward Clerk

Main area Administration Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Working Monday-Friday only) Job ref 389-25-7581715Employer Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Bradford Royal Infirmary Town Bradford Salary £24,465 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 14/12/2025 23:59NHS AfC: Band 2Job overviewShortlisting to commence: 15th December 2025Interviews to take place: W/C 29th December 2025An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Ward Clerk to join the team on Ward 23 at Bradford Royal Infirmary. We are looking for a highly enthusiastic individual to complement our existing multi-disciplinary team on this busy acute respiratory ward.Main duties of the jobThis is a key post in the provision of clerical and administrative support to the ward. Answering telephone enquiries, communicating with the ward team, patients and relatives and the ability to work on one’s own initiative are all essential aspects of the role. The Ward Clerk is an important and integral part of the team and the post holder must have the ability to manage their workload efficiently and effectively.Working for our organisationAt Bradford Teaching Hospitals we’re passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We’re keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.We’re a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We’ve received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children’s unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease see the attachedJob description and person specification for more information about this role.Person specificationExperienceWorking experience/knowledge of computers, data input and word processingExperience of working face to face and/or telephone contact with the general publicExperience of offering suggestions for improving own or team working practices.Previous NHS experiencePrevious clerical experience in an administrative settingExperience in use of Lorenzo, Evolve, Real Time ADT, MicrosoftSkillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProfessional telephone mannerAble to deal with fluctuating workload and prioritise work accordinglyAbility to work on own initiative whilst under pressure, including working to tight deadlines and prioritising work effectively.Keyboard and computer skills including Microsoft Office packagesKnowledgeUnderstanding of Information Governance and ConfidentialityKnowledge of Patient Administration System (or equivalent system)QualificationsEducated to GCSE standard (or equivalent) *Other requirementsThe ability to work flexibly to cover the needs of the service (including weekends and evenings should the ward progress to 7 day working)Employer certification / accreditation badgesThe postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.Application numbersThis vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment. #J-18808-Ljbffr