About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a Ward Clerk to join our team here on the Stroke Unit, to work with our staff to support the day to day running of an dynamic ward, liaise with various teams throughout the Trust, facilitate safe discharges from hospital and help communicate with patients, their friends, and family.
The successful applicant will enjoy working in a busy fast paced environment, will work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team to maintain smooth running of the ward service and care. They must have excellent communication skills, have a putting patients first approach to work, be able to prioritise, organise, be highly motivated; possess a calm approach to the working day and have a good sense of humour. They will also need to be able to keep clear records in line with information governance.
You will be required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays, covering the seven days a week service with our current Ward Clerks.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview: 10th November 2026
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Numeracy and Literacy GCSE or equivalent standard
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication skills including telephone Language skills
- Organisational skills
- IT Literate
Desirable
- ECAMIS/SYMPHONY experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Good general computer literacy
- Knowledge and understanding of data protection and confidentiality
- Understanding the importance of equality and diversity rights
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Understanding of personal accountability and the need to recognise limitations
- Awareness of Confidentiality
- Strong team player
- Able to work on own initiative
Desirable
- Awareness of medical records management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work at a fast pace and under pressure whilst remaining calm
Language Requirement
Essential
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
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
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bournemouth hospital
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)