Job summary
- Main area
- Maternity Services
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 17.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 209-A-25-7361459
- Employer
- East Cheshire NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Macclesfield District
- Town
- Victoria Road, Macclesfield
- Salary
- £24,465 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Ward Clerk in Antenatal Clinic
NHS AfC: Band 2
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
Job overview
Are you reliable, motivated, enthusiastic and looking for a new challenge?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy midwifery team as a Ward Clerk.
This role requires individuals to work as a proactive member of the ward team and to undertake a range of duties to assist the ward team in maintaining the smooth running of the clinical area.
Applicants require a good standard of general education to GCSE level to include English and Mathematics. Applicants must be reliable and committed to supporting delivering excellent maternity care. Basic knowledge of data protection, recent experience with a variety of IT systems and confidentiality are essential. Basic antenatal care and maternity services would be advantageous.
Hours per week: 17.5 hours
Main duties of the job
The post holder will liaise with and provide the multidisciplinary team with timely and accurate information required to support and maintain patient flow, under the direction of the ward manager.
To provide clerical support to the maternity unit, managing all relevant returns, filing and answering the telephone. To work as an effective member of the team, liaising with all midwifery and medical staffing on clerical and information matters within the area of responsibility.
To use initiative in organising all workloads to ensure efficient time management and to provide the initial point of contact for visitors to the ward.
To operate and monitor security systems and assist with security monitoring in the department.
Working for our organisation
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
Please be aware that this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
- Good standard of General Education to GCSE level this must include English and Mathematics/relevant equivalent
Desirable criteria
- NVQ in customer care/customer services or Computer Skill Course (ECDL – European Computer Driving Licence)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of clerical duties
- Previous experience of working with members of the public
- Experience of IT systems
Desirable criteria
- Recent experience within NHS settings
- Experience in the use of NHS systems such as PAS, EMIS
Other
Essential criteria
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Computer literate
- Demonstrates commitment to maintain personal development
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
- Understanding of health care provision within the Trust
Desirable criteria
- Basic knowledge of antenatal care and maternity services
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Flexibility
- Acts with professionalism and integrity
- Excellent communicator
- Reliable
- Self-motivated and resilient
- Demonstrates a commitment towards the Trust and the provision of high quality services
- Trustworthy Team player
Desirable criteria
- • Ability to use own initiative and work with minimal supervision
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rebecca Brown
- Job title
- Clinical Retention Midwife
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01625663738
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Macclesfield District General Hospital
Victoria Road
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK10 3BL
- Telephone
- 01625 656510
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