Receptionist​/Ward Clerk

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The closing date is 09 February 2026

Are you a positive, people person? Are you keen to succeed and grow in a role that plays an integral part in enhancing our patient s experience and be the welcoming figure of our community Midwifery Service? Then we would love you to apply for this role.

The Community Midwives team are seeking a highly motivated and supportive Administrative Assistant to join our busy service.

We work alongside the community midwives, operating within clearly defined policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines, to aid the smooth running of a busy community midwifery service reflecting high quality customer care in all that we do.

Successful candidates must have excellent IT skills and experience working in a customer service or healthcare environment. You should demonstrate high levels of personal commitment to facilitate the delivery of a patient focused service.

Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. A friendly and conscientious outlook is also required as is the ability to liaise with all levels of staff and patients

Our aim is to continually improve patient services and as such having robust administrative support, with a professional approach is essential. With all this mind you will need to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, have accurate typing skills and must be able to multitask and willing to adapt and develop your skill set to match service requirements.

This role provides vital administrative support to the community midwifery service to ensure women are scheduled for their community antenatal and post natal appointments at time critical intervals. The role involves high volumes of telecommunication and therefore excellent customer service is pivotal to providing high levels of support to our patients.

Flexibility is key as the post holder will be expected when required to provide cross cover to the wider services within Maternity during times of need.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe, a great place to start or grow your career. With 10 hospitals and a wide range of community services, we care for over 1 million people every year, and our team of over 30,000 people is at the heart of everything we do.

You ll be working alongside colleagues from all backgrounds, supporting people from every walk of life, and learning something new every day. We believe that everyone should feel welcome, respected, and valued  can bring your whole self to MFT, knowing that your unique perspective and experiences are celebrated here.

You ll find that we re committed to helping you grow - whether you want to develop new skills, progress in your career, or simply make a difference in your community. We offer equal opportunities for everyone, and we ll support you with training, development, and a caring environment where your health, wellbeing, and safety matter.

Most importantly, you ll be part of a team where working together and supporting each other is everything. You ll make new friends, build strong relationships, and have a real voice in shaping the future of our Trust.

At MFT we re All Here For You - every step of the way. Join us today.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the

Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the

Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.

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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Diversity…