Ward Clerk - A5

Job Summary

A5 ward is a 28 bedded Medical Specialities ward, predominately specialising in Gastroenterology.

We are looking for a Ward Clerk to join our team to support the day-to-day running of a dynamic ward, liaise with various teams throughout the Trust, facilitate safe discharges from hospital, and help communicate with patients, their friends, and family.

The successful applicant will enjoy working in a busy, fast-paced environment, will work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team to maintain smooth running of the ward service and care. They must have excellent communication skills, a patient-first approach to work, be able to prioritise and organise, be highly motivated, possess a calm approach to the working day, and have a good sense of humour. They will also need to keep clear records in line with information governance.

Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main Duties of the Job:

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

About Us:

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future, defining how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD is investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at the interview.

Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.

Date Posted: 04 April 2025
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £24,169 a year pa/pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: 153-ME04417
Job Locations:

Poole Hospital
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH15 2JB

Job Description:
Job Responsibilities:

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

Responsibilities:

Job responsibilities include understanding the role in more detail, as mentioned above.

Person Specification:
Qualifications:
Essential:

• Evidence of numeracy and literacy qualifications

Desirable:

• GCSE in Maths and English

Technical Skills Competencies:
Essential:

• Excellent communication skills including telephone

Desirable:

• ECAMIS/SYMPHONY experience

Knowledge:
Essential:

• Good general computer literacy
• Knowledge and understanding of data protection and confidentiality

Other Requirements Specific to the Role:
Essential:

• Able to work shifts including rotation to night duty

Personal Attributes:
Essential:

• Enjoy working as part of a large team

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: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Poole Hospital
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH15 2JB
Employer's Website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers