Job summary
- Main area
- Administration
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Fixed term: 6 months (6 months)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shifts to cover 07:30-12 midnight, 7 days a week.)
- Job ref
- 200-NN-712879-A&C-DE-MZ
- Employer
- St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Georges Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £31,554 - £33,270 Per annum including inner london HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Ward Clerk - Gunning
Band 3
Job overview
Do you have experience in a healthcare environment? Are you computer literate with a knowledge of hospital IT systems? Then our ward clerk opportunity may be what you are looking for.
We are looking for someone to join on Gunning ward, a 28 bedded Trauma and orthopaedic surgical ward. We care for patients who are acutely unwell in a fast turnover environment.
We are looking for a team worker who is friendly, organised and pays attention to detail. You will have excellent spoken and written communication skills and be computer literate.
Please note that the role involves working Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:00.
Main duties of the job
You will act as the initial point of contact for patients, visitors and callers to the ward ensuring their needs are met promptly and politely.
You will assist the ward staff in the smooth running of the ward by taking responsibility for the routine, administrative aspects of the ward organisation.
Working for our organisation
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached the job description for more details on the main responsibilities for this role.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Office experience
- Administration experience
- previous experience on iClip and EPR
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a hospital environment.
- NVQ qualification
Skills
Essential criteria
- Computer literate / use of MS office
- Word and Excel
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Desirable criteria
- Familiar with hospital database
General
Essential criteria
- Able to prioritise and organize own workload and work unsupervised.
- Able to work under pressure in a busy environment.
- Good health and attendance record. Punctual and reliable.
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
- Matteo Spoletini
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02087253219
- Additional information
Gunning ward: 02087253236/3218
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
07553088512
- Telephone
- 07553088512
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