Ward Clerk - Maternity
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Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Ward Clerk - Maternity
The closing date is 08 November 2026
Job summary
Ward Clerk - Maternity - 36 hours
The Ward Clerk will provide an efficient and high standard of administrative and clerical support to the maternity inpatients department.
In this busy inpatient environment, you will manage telephone queries, input and access data from patient information systems, obtain, prepare, and file case notes as appropriate, and undertake general office and administrative duties including photocopying and typing. You will be required to use and maintain electronic records, demonstrate excellent communication, and work collaboratively with the Midwifery and Multi-Disciplinary team to contribute to safe and effective care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
oWork within Trust policy, national and local guidelines, and within own scope of role and professional practice.oAct in a professional and polite manner at all times.oAnswer telephone calls and deal with all staff/patient requests/enquiries in a polite and courteous manner.oAssist in the location/retrieval of any case notes required.oEnsure all case notes are tracked on the IFIT casenote tracking system when arriving and leaving the Department.oFile clinical records/documents into the patient casenotes as required.oUnderstand and comply with the Trust's Patient Access Policy, Outpatients Operational Policy, Escalation Policy, and Data Protection Act policies.oDemonstrate careful use of office equipment, order/maintain stock.oActively participate in the department and in other group meetings.o Comply with all Trust policies and management instruction with regards to Health & Safety and Fire Prevention.oComply with the Trust's Confidentiality Policy the Data Protection Act.oEscalate issues where necessary to the Registered Midwife in charge and Ward Manager.oUndertake any other duty as requested by your supervisor / manager which is appropriate to ensure the smooth running of the department.CommunicationoContribute to and promote a culture of respectful and effective working relationships.o Communicate effectively with service users, their families, members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) colleagues and other agencies.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
245-ADM2MAT-10-26
Job locations
Maternity
Ashton Under Lyne
OL6 9RW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £41,700 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £41,700 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English A-C/4-9 or equivalent
- Keyboard skills
- Basic knowledge of computerised systems
- Ability to work with the public
- Organisational skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience with Lorenzo
- Knowledge of hospital systems
- Working in a healthcare setting
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills
Desirable
- Health/social care experience
Other
Essential
- Ability to keep up to date with mandatory training
Desirable
- evidence of CPD
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English A-C/4-9 or equivalent
- Keyboard skills
- Basic knowledge of computerised systems
- Ability to work with the public
- Organisational skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience with Lorenzo
- Knowledge of hospital systems
- Working in a healthcare setting
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills
Desirable
- Health/social care experience
Other
Essential
- Ability to keep up to date with mandatory training
Desirable
- evidence of CPD
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 details
Employer name
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Maternity
Ashton Under Lyne
OL6 9RW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Maternity
Ashton Under Lyne
OL6 9RW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Ward 27 Manager
Dominique McDermott
01619224005
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
245-ADM2MAT-10-26
Job locations
Maternity
Ashton Under Lyne
OL6 9RW
United Kingdom
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