Ward Clerk
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £30,546.00 to £32,207.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £30546.00 - £32207.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 March 2026 |
| Location: | Camden, NW1 0PE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9333-26-0345 |
Summary
Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024." As such, if you dont meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form. Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE). For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide administrative support for the ward and multi-disciplinary team: To ensure that all relevant documentation is ready for patient admission, ie; Welcome Pack, paper lite notes , Patient labels including door and bed; and to work in conjunction with the Ward Housekeepers ensuring name plates for lockers and bays are printed and accurate. To meet and greet patients including issuing the SPRU Information Booklet and Choice policy documents and confirming demographics are uploaded on Systmone. To ensure specimens for testing are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner, and that patient results received are drawn to the attention of the appropriate member of the MDT for action, and subsequently filed in patient notes. To participate in maintaining up to date display of health promotion/literature as directed, and to ensure that all Ward Communication / Notice Boards are maintained to a high standard with current, relevant and up to date information. To ensure administrative arrangements for discharge are planned and co-ordinated; ie: booking transport and outpatient appointments as directed by the Ward Manager or qualified member of the MDT. E-mailing of discharge summaries to GP and other interested parties in a timely manner. Ensure that activity data is entered accurately and within the agreed timescales; upload all documentation from MDT meetings to System One. To attend and minute ward / team meetings as required. To be aware and report all hazards to the nurse in charge or to the Support Services Manager as appropriate. To attend the weekly ward walks with the Site Services team and escalate any outstanding repairs to the Operational Manager. To undertake photocopying and distribution of documents, processing of correspondence and general clerical duties as required To report all accidents and incidents promptly to the nurse in charge and to the CSM office, completing relevant documentation before leaving ward. To collect and deliver newspapers and daily post to Wards. To maintain minimum levels of stationery, uniforms and equipment for the wards and as directed, ensuring all items are then receipted upon delivery. To participate in in-service training as identified through appraisal or in line with Service/Camden Community requirements. Complete regular archiving of patient notes in line with trust policies and procedures. Participate in the Staff Appraisal system Contribute to improving the procedural / practice within the Ward Admin service. Undertake any other tasks as required commensurate with grade E.g Supporting with community referral processing and queries