Job summary
- Main area
- Ward Clerk
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term: 12 months)
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 374-LBCG1126
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Irvine Unit
- Town
- Bexhill on Sea
- Salary
- £25,272 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Ward Clerk - Bexhill Irvine Unit
NHS AfC: Band 2
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
Job overview
The post holder’s primary focus will be the timely handling of
reception duties and interaction with members of the public and
colleagues. Responding to and taking action to resolve queries
with pace and tact. Responsible for ensuring patient records
are available and electronic patient tracking systems are kept
up to date in line with Trust policy.
Main duties of the job
As a core member of the team the post holder will provide a
comprehensive and quality administrative and clerical function
to support the smooth day to day running of the clinical area.
The post holder will be conscientious and work calmly under
pressure with a flexible approach. Using initiative to prioritise
workload with efficiency, accuracy and care. The post holder
will be polite and caring with strong interpersonal skills to
manage situations including those of a challenging nature.
Working for our organisation
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description.
For any further questions or queries, please contact the appointed manager of the vacancy.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good general education including English and Maths GCSE grade C or above, or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of personal development
- Recognised relevant qualification such as: customer service, administration, secretarial, IT (e.g. ECDL)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous clerical/administration experience in a busy environment
- Experience of keeping accurate record keeping and filing systems
- Customer care/service
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working in the NHS or other healthcare setting
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work to own initiative and as part of a team
- Accurate and methodical, able to prioritise and adapt to change
- Work calmly under pressure
- Strong interpersonal skills. Acting with patience and tact
- Effective communicator with patients, relatives, carers, the general public and colleagues.
- Competent IT literacy with ability to learn new systems and processes
- Confident telephone manner
- Able to manage difficult situations and cope with exposure to potentially emotional situations
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Desirable criteria
- Familiarity with relevant NHS terminology and systems.
- Hospital computer systems such as Nervecentre, PAS
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emma Williams
- Job title
- Operational Support Officer
- Email address
- [email protected]
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