MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours.  At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free refreshments
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

Job overview

Ward Clerk

Department: Ward 19

Band  2    pro rata if part-time

Hours: 22.5 HOURS per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Ward 19 is Mixed sex, frailty and general medicine 30 bedded ward. We have a large team of doctors, Nurses, and therapy team, and work closely with other multi-disciplinary teams. We are friendly, approachable, and supportive, and looking for a ward clerk to add to our team.

Please note that this post is subject to an initial probationary period of six months, extendable up to a period of 12 months. A DBS check may be required for new employees. MKUH promotes an inclusive workforce and proactively welcomes applications from underrepresented groups in our community.

Interview date: 04/08/2025

Main duties of the job

All staff are required to respect confidentiality of all matters that they may learn relating to their employment, other members of staff and to the general public.  All staff are expected to respect the requirements under the Data Protection Act 1998.

All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.

The trust values equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. All staff are responsible for ensuring that the trust’s policies, procedures and obligation in respect of promoting equality and diversity are adhered to in relation to both staff and services.

Staff are responsible for ensuring that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain or to benefit their family or friends.  The trust’s standing orders require any officer to declare any interest, direct or indirect with contracts involving the trust. Staff are not allowed to further their private interests in the course of their NHS duties.

Working for our organisation

We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute

6.43% of this staff group feel they are supported at work under the ‘safe and healthy’ element. (NHS Staff Survey 2024).

• Free on-site parking
• Free refreshments
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.