Job summary We are expanding our service cover and adjusting operational hours, prompting us to recruit a number of Ward Clerks for our supportive administration and clerical maternity team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. If you are passionate about supporting women/birthing people and their families and eager to enhance your clerical skills, we invite you to apply. Positions are available for both full-time and part-time roles. As the welcoming face of the unit, we seek a professional and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Flexibility is essential due to the dynamic nature of our unit and maternity services. You will interact extensively with colleagues across professions, women, and their families, providing crucial clerical and administration support to the clinical and midwifery teams at the ward level. While you will primarily be based at one site, occasional pan-site working may be required. If you are interested in regular pan-site work, this possibility can be discussed further during the interview process. Join us in this rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference in our maternity care environment. Please note we are not eligible to sponsor for this post Main duties of the job We seek a proactive team player to join our small administrative team, supporting a larger clinical team with initiative and dedication. Responsibilities include managing administration, clerical tasks, and computer processes efficiently to enhance patient care through effective communication with both patients and staff. Shifts are 11.5 hours long, with additional unpaid break periods, covering days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays to ensure comprehensive service coverage. About us We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area. As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including: Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff); Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme: Flexible working opportunities; Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays; Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role; Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment; Access to our in-house physiotherapy service; On-site canteens offering subsidised meals; Subsidised staff parking (currently free); Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 176-Mat-6413541-B Job locations Peterborough City Hospital & Hinchingbrooke Hospital Bretton Gate Peterborough, Huntingdon PE29 6NT Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person specification for full duties of the job role or see contact details below for any questions. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person specification for full duties of the job role or see contact details below for any questions. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Literate & Numerate Desirable ECDL qualification Willing to study for NVQ Experience Essential Customer Care Experiance Desirable Clerical Experience Administrative experience in a health care environment Knowledge Essential Computer/IT Skills Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Literate & Numerate Desirable ECDL qualification Willing to study for NVQ Experience Essential Customer Care Experiance Desirable Clerical Experience Administrative experience in a health care environment Knowledge Essential Computer/IT Skills 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 North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Address Peterborough City Hospital & Hinchingbrooke Hospital Bretton Gate Peterborough, Huntingdon PE29 6NT Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)