Ward Clerk - Oswald Ward

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 16 January 2026

Oswald Ward is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team. We currently have a Ward Clerk vacancy which is a permanent post for 15 hours per week.

Oswald Ward is dedicated to MSK oncology and orthopaedic patients. The ward is led by Ward Manager, Sister Fiona Hughes and specialises in the care of patients with bone and soft tissue sarcomas and metastatic disease, prides itself on the outstanding care delivered to patients throughout their entire journey from referral through to treatment, discharge and follow up care. It is one of five specialist centres within the United Kingdom, covering a large demographic area and has a strong multidisciplinary focus, both within and outside the Trust, working closely with other NHS organisations and services such as Macmillan.

The service offers individualised holistic care, to those patients requiring surgical and palliative care. The service is dedicated to the development of all staff members to ensure they are confident and proficient in providing highly skilled, high quality care.

Under current Home Office Immigration Rules, this role does not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria and the position is not therefore eligible for skilled worker sponsorship. Applications from candidates that require skilled worker sponsorship will NOT be shortlisted.

Under the direction of the Ward Manager, the post holder will be responsible for assisting the ward team, ensuring the smooth functioning of the unit through effective communication, general administration and appropriate interactions with patients, visitors and the multidisciplinary team.

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role. We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state‑of‑the‑art facilities - including our recently‑opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).

RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham. The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line. We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales.

It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.

Verbally welcome new patients onto the ward, admitting patients and checking details are correct electronically on the Trust PAS (Patient Administration System).

Use the Trust computer systems i.e. PAS (Patient Administration System), EPR, (Electronic Patient Record) E‑mail, Microsoft Word and Excel. Registration of patients, inputting and collecting data, distributing this information to relevant personnel and acting upon the information received.

Retrieve patient information such as notes, X‑rays scan reports etc. from within the Trust and external agencies. Preparing sets of notes for the Multidisciplinary team, for admissions, ward rounds and outpatients. Ensuring appropriate levels of documentation are available i.e. addressograph labels. On discharge check all notes and charts are filed correctly in patient records, ensuring discharge summaries are complete and notes are sent to appropriate destination.

This may involve walking long distances on a regular basis between departments and a degree of physical effort is…