Ward Clerk - Ward 14 | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 20 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,465 pa |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 September 2025 |
| Location: | Bournemouth, BH7 7DW |
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7352760/153-ME04947 |
Summary
Ward 14 is a 28 bedded Medical Specialities ward that specialises in Diabetes & Endocrine and General Medicine.
We are looking for a Ward Clerk to join our team to work with our staff to support the day to day running of an dynamic ward, liaise with various teams throughout the Trust, facilitate safe discharges from hospital and help communicate with patients, their friends, and family.
The successful applicant will enjoy working in a busy fast paced environment, will work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team to maintain smooth running of the ward service and care. They must have excellent communication skills, have a putting patients first approach to work, be able to prioritise, organise, be highly motivated; possess a calm approach to the working day and have a good sense of humour. They will also need to be able to keep clear records in line with information governance.
Presently hours worked are Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, due to transformation there may be a possibility of weekend working in the future.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Sep 2025
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