Ward Clerk, Maternity | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,465 per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE1 5WW |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Leicester |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7679195/358-7679195-WC |
Summary
We are looking for a ward clerk cover for the maternity wards to work shifts to over 3/4 days a week including weekends & bank holidays.
We require a reliable and highly organised individual who has excellent communication skills, to work within a busy maternity service, vacancy is at both the Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospital.
You must also be able to demonstrate an adaptable, enthusiastic approach to your work, and the ability to manage your workload with various competing demands for your time and attention within a busy clinical area.
The post is suitable for an individual wishing to work as part of the Multidisciplinary Team, communicating with patients, families and clinical staff in the ward environment. You must be able to be courteous, respectful and helpful at all times.
The successful post holder will provide and maintain an efficient and effective administration service to the ward team. Therefore, previous administration experience and computer skills are desirable.
These positions are extremely popular and after sufficient numbers of applicants have been received, this advert will close, which may be prior to the closing date.
1. To treat all patients, visitors and colleagues with courtesy and respect; maintaining confidentiality at all times.
2. Maintaining a clean and tidy environment, and reporting all incidents /accidents to Senior Staff.
3. To keep patient centre system up to date, including admission transfers and discharges of patients.
4. To be responsible for inpatient / outpatient notes ensuring:
• They are available and ready for use when needed
• That reports, care plans etc. are filed in notes
• That notes are available for coding after discharge of patients
• All medical staff / midwifery staff sign results and ensure timely filing of results
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
As the successful candidate you will need to answer the telephone from staff, patients and their friends & family. You will need arrange appointments for patients and maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
As a Ward Clerk, you will be the first point of contact from patients and staff members, you will need to answer the Ward Buzzer to let people access on the Wards. The successful candidate will need to confirm who the individuals are and the reason for visit.
You will need to have good filling skills, the successful candidate will need to file documentation and Patient Notes in a good timely manner.
The role requires the use of Patient Centre, Track it & HISS, good IT skills would be good.
This advert closes on Monday 2 Feb 2026