Ward Clerk Team Leader
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 9RWView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 November 2026
12 days leftJob description
Ward Clerk Administration Team Leader Band 3 - 37.5 hours - Between the hours of 8am and 6pm with flexibility As a Ward Clerk Administration Team Lead...
The designated person responsible for Bed Bureau/Ward Clerk Team staff training and rota management.
Managing a range of clerical support to the ward staff and bed managers.
To undertake duties delegated by management and work without supervision.
Support HR processes including return to work meetings and documentation, delivery of supervision to staff, support to deliver annual appraisals as well as recruitment to the team.
The post holder will be familiar with a full range of clerical tasks and be able to undertake specific duties.
The post holder will be undertaking tasks requiring strict confidentiality which may include personal sensitive information
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorshipunder the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting theminimum salary threshold of £41,700 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths (Grade A-C) or equivalent
- Computer skills in microsoft word and excel
- NVQ 2 or 3 in Business & Admin/customer care or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Have knowledge of a range of administration procedures
- Reception duties - answering the phone
- Customer Service skills
- Previous experience working with the general public
- Previous Line Management/Supervisory experience
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Able to work as part of team
- Able to work on own initiative
- Good interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of Patient Administration Systems (PAS) i.e.LORENZO
- Knowledge of the Microsoft Packages
- General office duties
- Attention to detail
- Able to prioritise work
- Ability to deal sensitively and compassionately with a range of people
- Flexibility to cope with changing needs of the job
- Excellent telephony skills
- Organisational Skills
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
21 October 2026
Last checked
23 October 2026
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