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Job summary

Main area
Adminstrative & Clerical
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent: 1 x 31.5 hours and 1 x 22.5 hours
Hours
Part time - 31.5 hours per week
Job ref
349-SMH-7736087-RL4
Employer
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Saint Marys @ Wythenshawe
Town
Wythenshawe
Salary
£24,465 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/02/2026 23:59

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Ward Clerk

NHS AfC: Band 2

Job overview

We are looking for someone to join our Administration team at Manchester Foundation Trust. The post will be based in the Maternity Unit Saint Mary’s @ Wythenshawe Hospital

We work alongside the Consultants, Junior Doctors, Midwives and Community Midwives to ensure patients receive the best care possible and we are looking for someone to bring a positive approach to our working environment. 

Successful candidates must have excellent IT skills and experience working in a customer service or healthcare environment as you will be expected to use IT and communication equipment associated with call handling and data input. You should demonstrate high levels of personal commitment to facilitate the delivery of a patient focused service.

Main duties of the job

·         The post holder will provide a comprehensive administration service and ensuring our patients and their relatives experience a coordinated and streamlined patient journey.

·         This is a very busy role and we are therefore looking for individuals with excellent communication skills, the ability to work well under pressure and the desire and enthusiasm to assist us in providing a first-class service.

·         As a valued employee of the Trust, you will be provided with a comprehensive induction, participate in discussing your development needs through your annual appraisal and will agree a personal development plan.  You will also be given the opportunity to attend training courses to expand your existing skills.

·         Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT) is the leading Trust for teaching, research and specialist services in the North West of England.  We provide an extensive range of district general hospital services to the local population of  Manchester and tertiary and specialist services to patients from across the North West and beyond.

Working for our organisation

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 at work. You 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.   So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll 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 you’ll 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, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you.  This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
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 Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.  As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.  If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • A good level of education or relevant experience
Desirable criteria
  • NVQ 2 in office administration

Skills

Essential criteria
  • IT Skills
  • Written & Verbal Communication skills
  • Customer Service
  • Microsoft knowledge
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge/ experience of Hospital PAS systems

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Flexible Worker
  • Team Worker
  • Ability to Multi task

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible Working

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jane Smith
Job title
Maternity Admin Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01612912964
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