Children's Ward Clerk Team Lead
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Wrexham, LL13 7TDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£26,813 to £27,890
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
21 October 2026
2 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy Children's Ward, providing comprehensive administrative support to nursing and medical staff withi...
We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Ward Clerk Team Lead to support the delivery of a high-quality administrative service within Acute Paediatrics.
You will lead and coordinate the Ward Clerk team, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of ward administration, supporting patient admissions and discharges, maintaining accurate records, and acting as a key point of contact for staff, patients and families.
Working closely with clinical and operational colleagues, you will help drive service improvements, support staff development, and ensure an efficient, patient-focused service is delivered at all times.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational and communication skills who enjoys working in a busy and rewarding healthcare environment.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Qualifications
Essential: - English/Maths GCSE or equivalent
Desirable: - ECDL
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working within the NHS in an administrative capacity.
- Demonstrable experience of working within Ward environment Evidence of experience in a supervisory role
Desirable: - Supervisory experience; - Previous experience of people management and workforce planning
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use own initiative, organise and manage workloads
- Computer Literate with good IT skills Knowledge and understanding of relevant departmental software/systems
- Ability to be pro-active and re-active Confident, positive & enthusiastic
- Ability to motivate others
Desirable: - Evidence of Problem Solving and Decision Making Skills; - Ability to implement change
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work flexible hours to meet service requirements including evening, weekends and bank holidays.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Organised, punctual, reliable, self motivated
- To function efficiently under pressure and to meet deadlines.
- Confident
- Good telephone manner
- Team player
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Friendly
- Flexible approach to work
Other Relevant Requirements
Essential: - Approachable and professional in dealing with people and able to deal with difficult/emotional situations; - Welsh Speaking (minimum of level 3)
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
14 October 2026
Last checked
16 October 2026
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