Job summary INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY An exciting opportunity has arisen on Ashgrove Ward for a part time Ward Clerk 30hrs per week to join our team. The successful candidate will work to support the wider Frailty team and nurses to deliver excellent, safe and effective care within a friendly and supportive environment. We are looking to recruit someone who understands the importance of confidentiality, has good communication skills and able to manage their time efficiently as an independent worker but also value being part of a well-established team. The successful candidate will work closely with all staff both on the ward and within the hospital to provide support for nursing and medical staff, throughout the day. Main duties of the job The role of Ward Clerk is vital for the smooth running of the department and you will be responsible for supporting the nursing team with non-clinical tasks You will also be responsible for ordering stores and managing the storeroom and also to ensure that the department is kept well stocked. You will need to be able to use a computer and communicate with all members of the team. You will be able to create a culture of continuous improvement, where patient welfare is at the heart of all you do. We provide development opportunities to all members of our team and you will receive a full induction and be continually supported in your role. About us Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye. We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends. More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire. We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential. Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential." Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right timeall the time. Date posted 10 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £24,169 a year pro rata, per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 229-MED-7121055 Job locations Redbrook Ward, county Hospital Stonebow Road Hereford HR1 2ER Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role and responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role and responsibilities. Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Educated to secondary school level or equivalent Desirable Customer care training Relevant NVQ/Diploma 2 Experience in hospital or care setting IT Qualification Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Essential Time management Problem solving Verbal and written commutation Experience Essential Computer literate Desirable Knowledge of the hospital environment Knowledge of Hospital Patient Administration System Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Educated to secondary school level or equivalent Desirable Customer care training Relevant NVQ/Diploma 2 Experience in hospital or care setting IT Qualification Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Essential Time management Problem solving Verbal and written commutation Experience Essential Computer literate Desirable Knowledge of the hospital environment Knowledge of Hospital Patient Administration System 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 Wye Valley NHS Trust Address Redbrook Ward, county Hospital Stonebow Road Hereford HR1 2ER Employer's website https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)