Job summary We have an exciting opportunity to become a band 2 Ward Clerk part time hours on a busy gastroenterology ward Main duties of the job This post holder will provide clerical support to nursing staff relieving them of certain non-nursing duties. The post holder must at all times provide a positive image of the hospital and ensure confidentiality About us If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply. From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months) Date posted 03 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £24,169 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number C9439-2425-1301 Job locations Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust Hollyhurst Road Darlington County Durham DL3 6HX Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will deal with enquiries, taking and conveying messages. Will sort incoming and outgoing mail. Will maintain ward information boards. Will requisition repairs as required. Use cardea as required. Photocopying as required. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will deal with enquiries, taking and conveying messages. Will sort incoming and outgoing mail. Will maintain ward information boards. Will requisition repairs as required. Use cardea as required. Photocopying as required. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education with grade C or above in English. Desirable Understanding of medical terminology. Experience Essential Clerical/administrative experience Desirable Experience of working in the NHS Special Skills and Knowledge Essential Computer skills. Committed to quality customer care. Good communication skills. Knowledge of data protection and confidentiality. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education with grade C or above in English. Desirable Understanding of medical terminology. Experience Essential Clerical/administrative experience Desirable Experience of working in the NHS Special Skills and Knowledge Essential Computer skills. Committed to quality customer care. Good communication skills. Knowledge of data protection and confidentiality. 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 County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Address Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust Hollyhurst Road Darlington County Durham DL3 6HX Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)