Ward Clerk
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
SMETHWICK, B66 2QT
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 September 2026
7 days left
Job description
3 Exciting opportunities for motivated and organised individuals to join our Paediatric wards as a Ward Clerk working 30 hours Monday to Sunday for th...
To work with limited supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing a clerical support service to medical and nursing staff at ward level within a busy Paediatric inpatient ward & same day emergency care unit. To display sensitivity and tact in dealing with patients and relatives.
To have a responsible outlook in order to cope with the unpredictable nature of ward activity, using prioritising skills and discretion to organise a daily workload to take account of deadlines and degrees of urgency.
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serve Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it.Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Experience
Essential
- relevant clerical experience
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience.
- Experience of patient information systems o (e.g. iPM)
- Previous Ward Clerk experience
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English (or equivalent)
Desirable
- NVQ Customer Care (or equivalent).
- European Computer Driving Licence qualifications (ECDL)
- GCSE Mathematics (or equivalent)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good team working skills.
- Good interpersonal skills (e.g. customer care skills).
Other
Essential
- Basic computer skills (keyboard skills).
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
26 August 2026
Last checked
26 August 2026
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