Job summary RMCH admits approximately 1650 critically ill children per year, of which 750 are admitted to PICU. The PICU at RMCH is the biggest general PICU in the UK. In addition there is an adjacent 17 bedded PHDU. All patient specialities with the exception of post-operative cardiac surgery are cared for. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a professional and friendly team delivering high standards of care to our patients and their families as they undertake complex treatment. We are currently looking for a hard working and enthusiastic ward clerk to provide clerical support to the department and achieve an effective and efficient service to our patients. Main duties of the job This post is responsible for providing a full range of administration and clerical support to the Paediatric Critical Care Ward Manager, nursing and medical teams across Critical Care in accordance with the relevant policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. To ensure that administration and clerical issues are managed efficiently on a day to day basis, and administration systems are updated in a timely manner. Working with the rest of Paediatric Critical Care this post will additionally contribute to the reception service on the wards. About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Date posted 19 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 349-MCH-7090760C Job locations RMCH PICU Oxford Road Manchester M13 9WL Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential General Education to GCSE level IT trained / computer literate KNOWLEDGE Essential Good verbal and written communication skills. Good basic numeracy and literacy skills. Ability to work to deadlines. Desirable Knowledge of hospital environment / routines TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Essential Previous recent clerical/reception experience Willingness to be trained Desirable Experience of working in the NHS SKILLS AND ABILITIES Essential Good interpersonal skills Ability to prioritise Sensitive and caring ATTRIBUTES Essential Able to maintain confidentiality Ability to work within a team Flexible Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential General Education to GCSE level IT trained / computer literate KNOWLEDGE Essential Good verbal and written communication skills. Good basic numeracy and literacy skills. Ability to work to deadlines. Desirable Knowledge of hospital environment / routines TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Essential Previous recent clerical/reception experience Willingness to be trained Desirable Experience of working in the NHS SKILLS AND ABILITIES Essential Good interpersonal skills Ability to prioritise Sensitive and caring ATTRIBUTES Essential Able to maintain confidentiality Ability to work within a team Flexible 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 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address RMCH PICU Oxford Road Manchester M13 9WL Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)