Job summary Do you want to work in an organisation that values you as an individual, in a team that provides multi-disciplinary support, encourages your development, and values your contribution? If so, the maternity clerical team are looking for a friendly, professional and reliable individual to join our team. This role is ward-based with flexible working and training opportunities available. We also offer the chance to work across the service in our antenatal and outpatient areas where further opportunities and experience can be gained. Main duties of the job Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to be able to facilitate an average of 5500 births per year. As a Trust, we are lucky to have standalone birth centres, co-located units, and home birth options alongside our labour ward and hospital-based midwifery-led unit. Portsmouth Maternity Service has recently been rated as 'Good' by the CQC and it is a really exciting time to join us as we move forward with our future visions. About us Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. Date posted 18 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £14,169 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number REF1043C Job locations Queen Alexandra Hospital Southwick Hill Road PO6 3LY Job description Job responsibilities Band 2: Salary £14,169 Part Time : 22.50 hours per week Fixed Term : Contract 12 months The Maternity administration team is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible individual to fill this temporary clerical officer vacancy on a part time basis of 22.5 hours per week. Key Responsibilities : This position will involve working as part of a team across the maternity department, providing administration support to both inpatient and outpatient areas. Duties will include prepping clinics, booking appointments/ admissions, reception duties, and general office duties. The department deals with a high volume of patients daily, and so our ideal candidates will thrive in a busy, fast paced environment, enjoy dealing with a variety of people both face to face and over the telephone. Team work is paramount and good customer care essential. Candidates must have a good level of experience working in an administrative environment and must also be computer literate. Previous NHS experience and knowledge of hospital systems (PAS) would be an advantage. For more information please refer to the enclosed Job Description Job description Job responsibilities Band 2: Salary £14,169 Part Time : 22.50 hours per week Fixed Term : Contract 12 months The Maternity administration team is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible individual to fill this temporary clerical officer vacancy on a part time basis of 22.5 hours per week. Key Responsibilities : This position will involve working as part of a team across the maternity department, providing administration support to both inpatient and outpatient areas. Duties will include prepping clinics, booking appointments/ admissions, reception duties, and general office duties. The department deals with a high volume of patients daily, and so our ideal candidates will thrive in a busy, fast paced environment, enjoy dealing with a variety of people both face to face and over the telephone. Team work is paramount and good customer care essential. Candidates must have a good level of experience working in an administrative environment and must also be computer literate. Previous NHS experience and knowledge of hospital systems (PAS) would be an advantage. For more information please refer to the enclosed Job Description Person Specification Personal Qualities Essential Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness A willingness to be flexible and to work as part of a team A willingness and ability to work Bank Holidays, nights and weekends Self-motivated Ability to achieve a high level of accuracy while ensuring deadlines are met Efficient with good organisational skills and ability to prioritise Ability to work under pressure Ability to deal with clinicians, general practitioners, management, staff, patients and the general public Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE Level Experience Essential Previous experience of providing clerical support in a busy and challenging environment. Evidence of experience of working with the public Desirable Experience of working in a healthcare environment Skills and Knowledge Essential The ability to work using own initiative and without supervision Good communication and interpersonal skills Computer literacy & keyboard skills Literacy and numeracy Good office skills Desirable Knowledge of hospital databases/information systems Knowledge of Microsoft Office Person Specification Personal Qualities Essential Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness A willingness to be flexible and to work as part of a team A willingness and ability to work Bank Holidays, nights and weekends Self-motivated Ability to achieve a high level of accuracy while ensuring deadlines are met Efficient with good organisational skills and ability to prioritise Ability to work under pressure Ability to deal with clinicians, general practitioners, management, staff, patients and the general public Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE Level Experience Essential Previous experience of providing clerical support in a busy and challenging environment. Evidence of experience of working with the public Desirable Experience of working in a healthcare environment Skills and Knowledge Essential The ability to work using own initiative and without supervision Good communication and interpersonal skills Computer literacy & keyboard skills Literacy and numeracy Good office skills Desirable Knowledge of hospital databases/information systems Knowledge of Microsoft Office 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 Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Address Queen Alexandra Hospital Southwick Hill Road PO6 3LY Employer's website https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)