Ward Clerk

Job summary

Planned Care Unit has a vacancy for a part time Ward Clerk to work a Saturday. Hours will be between 08.00 and 16.00.

Team player required with ability to work independently and on initiative, flexible approach to tasks in a changing environment, excellent communication, organisational, interpersonal skills, stay focused and calm in difficult situations and competent in using IT systems.

• Meet and greet patients.
• Maintain and update patient records/ward notes and other ward records using computer based in‑house systems.
• Use effective communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with patients on a daily basis in a busy environment either via telephone or face to face.
• Photocopy/scan documents as required.
• Ensure patient confidentiality at all times in line with the Trust policy.
• Assist in the induction and development of others by demonstrating own duties.
• Deal with telephone calls in a timely manner.
• Update Careflow and e.diary with attendances and discharging of patients.
• Update Mediviewer and Careflow – preparing notes for digital filing.
• Liaise with clinical and nursing staff to complete daily ad‑hoc duties.

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Date posted: 16 January 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 2

Salary: £24,465 a year pro rata

Contract:

Fixed term

Duration: 6 months

Working pattern:
Part‑time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number: 264‑7636206‑MED

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

• NVQ level 2 qualification in administration or equivalent hospital experience
• Good standard of education to include Maths and English

• Knowledge of data entry
• Knowledge of admin procedures
• Knowledge of GDPR
• Previous experience of working in a hospital environment

• Knowledge of use of office equipment – e‑mail, photocopy, printing
• Experience of self‑management, organising own time and daily tasks
• Experience of dealing with difficult situations

• Working as part of a team
• Flexibility and adaptability

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Employer name:
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address:

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

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