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Ward Clerk
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday excluding bank holidays)
Job ref
050-AC654-0925
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Town
Wrexham
Salary
£24,833 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/09/2025 23:59

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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Ward Clerk

Band 2

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

 

 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Ward Clerk within our Ambulatory Emergency Care (AEC) unit.

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual, who will be innovative, adaptable and a positive member of our friendly and expanding team. AEC is within the Emergency Quadrant and is an area of continuous development. We are a service that specialises in acute medicine and emergency admissions from GPs and the Emergency Department, providing same day emergency care to patients, aiming to reduce hospital admissions and waiting times. We are open weekdays (excluding bank holidays).

 

Main duties of the job

The position involves maintaining the high standards the role demands. The successful candidate will possess:

  • Ability to communicate on all levels and work as part of a team.
  • Excellent telephony skills, able to receive and respond courteously to all telephone enquiries regarding patient care.
  • Good IT skills and working knowledge of Microsoft suit of programs.
  • Excellent organisation and administration skills.
  • Be able to work independently and prioritise work.
  • Adhere to trust values and beliefs.
  • Previous ward clerk experience and knowledge of the Patient Administration System (WPAS) is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for these posts; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Maths/English GCSE or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • NVQ 2 in Administration NVQ in Customer Service ECDL

Other

Essential criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (level 3 and above)

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Sufficient previous clerical/office/reception/Ward duties
  • Working with the public Working in a busy environment
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience working within the health care sector.
  • General experience of administration functions.

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Good communication skills
  • IT Skills
  • Welsh speaking - minimum level 3 required
Desirable criteria
  • WPAS Case note tracking WCP RADIS.
  • Understanding of the importance of maintaining medical records

Knowledge

Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of data protection and patient confidentiality

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Working ForwardApprenticeships logoDisability confident leaderStonewall Top 100Stop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddTime to changeStonewall Top 100 EmployersCore principles

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.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Hannah Esp
Job title
Interim Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 858514
Additional information
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