Job summary
- Main area
- Medicine
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 372-MED2550-A
- Employer
- Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ward 6A
- Town
- Halifax
- Salary
- £24,465 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/01/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 19/01/2026
Employer heading
Ward Clerk
NHS AfC: Band 2
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us.
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who enjoys the challenge of working in an environment where no two days are the same and who can provide administrative support to our busy assessment unit.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for providing all clerical/admin and secretarial support to ward 6A including a good working knowledge of all Trust electronic systems. The post holder is required to deal with queries from patients, visitors and staff.
Working for our organisation
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One culture of care underpins our Four Pillars by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care. As part of our recruitment process, we ask applicants to complete values based recruitment questions to ensure we recruit kind, compassionate and colleagues who are willing to learn. These are pre application questions and are required prior to the formal application form.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Participate in regular supervision.
- Attend all mandatory training.
- Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
- Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
- Carry out duties with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
- Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
- Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GSCE Maths and English Grade 9-2(A*-E)
- NVQ level 2 in business administration/customer service or equivalent admin experience
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- previous ward clerk experience
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Good organizational skills/abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritize own workload
- Excellent keyboard skills
- Good communication skills, able to communicate with all levels of staff
Desirable criteria
- Personal resilience in a critical care environment
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous clerical, administrative and secretarial experience
- Knowledge of word process and packages
- Excellent keyboard skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience working in the NHS
- Dealing with members of multidisciplinary teams
- Knowledge of Medical terminology
- Experience of EPR and Capacity Management
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rachel Justice
- Job title
- ward manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01422 223201
- Additional information
Katie Hudson
ward sister
01422 223201
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