Clerical Assistant - Maternity
| Posting date: | 14 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,465 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 September 2025 |
| Location: | Wigan, WN1 2NN |
| Company: | Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7094152/302-25-7094152S |
Summary
A Vacancy at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity to become a member of the WWL Maternity Team.
The postholder will be responsible for supporting the clinical area by providing general clerical assistance as determined by the needs of the service and team.
General clerical duties as deemed as appropriate by the area manager.
Effective verbal, written and electronic communication.
Confident use of relevant IT systems.
Act as the first point of contact for the clinical area, appropriately managing all communications and tasks allocated.
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
• Provides effective verbal, written and electronic communications by receiving and passing on clear messages and seeking assistance when needed.
• Acts as first point of contact for clinical area, dealing appropriately with all communications and tasks allocated, including sensitive issues.
• Liaises with patients, relatives and visitors providing directions and information as required. Also obtaining the appropriate support when needed from the Multidisciplinary Team.
• Maintain and photocopy records, prepare forms and make appointments as requested, this may include organising transport arrangements, ensuring that the information given is accurate and up to date.
• Prepares and checks patient’s records completing the relevant documentation as instructed, filing reports and storing in correct place.
• Liaises with the Multidisciplinary Team assisting in following up procedures and practice.
• Requesting and obtaining investigation reports informing staff of the results.
• Receives and processes mail and specimens, delivering to the correct place and carrying out errands between Departments.
• Maintain stationary stock levels needed – this includes ordering, receiving and checking deliveries are accurate and reporting discrepancies.
• Deal with enquiries and direct appropriately to the most appropriate person/location.
• Establish and maintain an effective filing system.
• Maintain spreadsheets for accurate data collection.
This advert closes on Thursday 28 Aug 2025
This is an exciting opportunity to become a member of the WWL Maternity Team.
The postholder will be responsible for supporting the clinical area by providing general clerical assistance as determined by the needs of the service and team.
General clerical duties as deemed as appropriate by the area manager.
Effective verbal, written and electronic communication.
Confident use of relevant IT systems.
Act as the first point of contact for the clinical area, appropriately managing all communications and tasks allocated.
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
• Provides effective verbal, written and electronic communications by receiving and passing on clear messages and seeking assistance when needed.
• Acts as first point of contact for clinical area, dealing appropriately with all communications and tasks allocated, including sensitive issues.
• Liaises with patients, relatives and visitors providing directions and information as required. Also obtaining the appropriate support when needed from the Multidisciplinary Team.
• Maintain and photocopy records, prepare forms and make appointments as requested, this may include organising transport arrangements, ensuring that the information given is accurate and up to date.
• Prepares and checks patient’s records completing the relevant documentation as instructed, filing reports and storing in correct place.
• Liaises with the Multidisciplinary Team assisting in following up procedures and practice.
• Requesting and obtaining investigation reports informing staff of the results.
• Receives and processes mail and specimens, delivering to the correct place and carrying out errands between Departments.
• Maintain stationary stock levels needed – this includes ordering, receiving and checking deliveries are accurate and reporting discrepancies.
• Deal with enquiries and direct appropriately to the most appropriate person/location.
• Establish and maintain an effective filing system.
• Maintain spreadsheets for accurate data collection.
This advert closes on Thursday 28 Aug 2025