Ward Clerk - Administration

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Clerk - Administration

The closing date is 05 March 2026

Are you a Ward Clerk with NHS experience that thrives in a fast paced environment and are looking for a new challenge? Rayne Ward at MSE NHS are now hiring!

Rayne Ward provides in patient surgical, urological and gynaecological care. A separate outpatient unit for early pregnancy and emergency gynaecology care is based on the unit, with whom we work closely with.

If you are someone who

• Is passionate about what you do and take pride in delivering the very best work
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills with a confident and compassionate telephone manner
• Is experienced in working effectively, using your initiative
• Thrives on a challenge and remains calm under pressure
• Can manage a number of tasks simultaneously and maintain excellent attention to detail
• Is an effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with a range of people

We would love to hear from you!

Previous Applicants Need Not Apply

Main duties of the job

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Welcoming and directing patients, visitors and staff visiting the ward
• Answering and directing phone calls and enquiries
• Clerical duties relating to documentation for patients including their admission paperwork, clinical notes, filing etc
• Other duties of a clerical nature which may be delegated from time to time
• Requesting and returning notes
• Using the electronic patient record system (Currently Lorenzo)
• Maintain patients confidentiality and Information Governance
• Be a productive member of the multi disciplinary team

This post is Monday-Friday, but we welcome requests for flexible working. Mondays and Fridays will be essential working days.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Job responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description. We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role.

Skills

• IT Literate
• Keyboard Skills
• Data Input Skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Effective Communication Skills

Education

• Maths GCSE

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£24,937 a yearPer Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)