Ward Clerk
Priory
BS161BDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£26,300
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
11 December 2026
28 days leftJob description
Priory Hospital Bristol has an opportunity for a Ward Clerk to join our team. Priory Hospital Bristol, Stapleton, Bristol is a specialist mental health and addiction treatment service for individuals, families and couples. It provides fast access to treatment for a range of psychiatric conditions and addictions. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes serving Stapleton and Bristol Parkway railway station approximately 2–3 miles from the hospital.
You'll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and to support the wellbeing of our patients. While your role doesn't involve providing direct care, your contribution is vital in helping to maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for everyone. Whether you're assisting with day-to-day operations, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here. As a key member of our hospital's administrative team, you will provide essential administrative support to the ward, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient running of day-to-day operations. Working closely with the ward team and reporting to the Ward Manager, you will play an important role in supporting patient admissions, discharges and record management, while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and patient care.
- Excellent standard of written and spoken English.
- Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Strong customer focused approach with a professional and approachable manner.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
- Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond to changing priorities.
- Strong team-working skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and handle confidential information appropriately.
- Experience working in an administrative role.
- Experience communicating and liaising with external organisations.
The following experience would be beneficial
- Previous administrative experience within a healthcare, hospital or similar care setting.
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- Birthday Holiday - your birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
Priory is the UK's leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children's mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process.
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First seen
13 November 2026
Last checked
13 November 2026
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