Job summary A5 ward is a 28 bedded Medical Specialities ward. Predominately specialising in Gastroenterology We are looking for a Ward Clerk to join our team 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. Base Location: Poole Hospital Interview Date: TBC 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 Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview. Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions. Date posted 04 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £24,169 a year pa/pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 153-ME04417 Job locations Poole Hospital Longfleet Road Poole BH15 2JB 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. 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 Evidence of numeracy and literacy qualifications Desirable GCSE in Maths and English Technical Skills Competencies Essential Excellent communication skills including telephone Desirable ECAMIS/SYMPHONY experience Knowledge Essential Good general computer literacy Knowledge and understanding of data protection and confidentiality Other requirements specific to the role Essential Able to work shifts including rotation to night duty Personal Attributes Essential Enjoy working as part of a large team Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of numeracy and literacy qualifications Desirable GCSE in Maths and English Technical Skills Competencies Essential Excellent communication skills including telephone Desirable ECAMIS/SYMPHONY experience Knowledge Essential Good general computer literacy Knowledge and understanding of data protection and confidentiality Other requirements specific to the role Essential Able to work shifts including rotation to night duty Personal Attributes Essential Enjoy working as part of a large team 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 Poole Hospital Longfleet Road Poole BH15 2JB Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)