Job summary
Priory Hospital Ticehurst House is looking to recruit a Ward Clerk to join the team. This is a full time 37.5 hours role.
Main duties of the job
Youll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and to support the wellbeing of our patients. While your role doesnt involve providing direct care, your contribution is vital in helping to maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for everyone. Whether you're assisting with day-to-day operations, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.
* Prepare admission packs
* Record patient admissions and discharges on the relevant IT systems
* Arrange sick certificates for patients on admission and throughout their stay as required
* Obtain patient records from other hospitals as required
* Ensure that all communication is within the boundaries of patient confidentiality, and seek guidance when unsure
About us
Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 13,000 colleagues and a network of 280 services, we support over 26,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.
All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.
Details
Date posted
10 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£24,701 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
455262
Job locations
Priory Hospital Ticehurst
Ticehurst
Wadhurst
East Sussex
TN5 7HU
Job description
Job responsibilities
Set within 48 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens in a small village in East Sussex, Priory Ticehurst House is an idyllic location which allows us to provide a highly therapeutic environment, making us the perfect place for people staying with us to begin their recovery. We work collaboratively with the discharge teams to ensure a smooth transition back into existing community services, or to an individuals home, where possible.
Priorys acute services aim to allow more people to be treated closer to home and we support the NHS to repatriate out-of-area patients back to local areas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Set within 48 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens in a small village in East Sussex, Priory Ticehurst House is an idyllic location which allows us to provide a highly therapeutic environment, making us the perfect place for people staying with us to begin their recovery. We work collaboratively with the discharge teams to ensure a smooth transition back into existing community services, or to an individuals home, where possible.
Priorys acute services aim to allow more people to be treated closer to home and we support the NHS to repatriate out-of-area patients back to local areas.
Person Specification
Requirements
Essential
* The role requires an excellent standard of written and spoken English, strong IT competence in Microsoft applications, and a customer-focused approach. The ideal candidate will be well organised, able to prioritise effectively, and flexible and adaptable in their work. A strong team-working ethic and the ability to maintain professional boundaries are essential.
Desirable
* Previous experience in an administrative function is desirable, ideally within a similar setting, but is not essential. Experience of liaising and dealing with other organisations would also be advantageous.
Person Specification
Requirements
Essential
* The role requires an excellent standard of written and spoken English, strong IT competence in Microsoft applications, and a customer-focused approach. The ideal candidate will be well organised, able to prioritise effectively, and flexible and adaptable in their work. A strong team-working ethic and the ability to maintain professional boundaries are essential.
Desirable
* Previous experience in an administrative function is desirable, ideally within a similar setting, but is not essential. Experience of liaising and dealing with other organisations would also be advantageous.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Priory Healthcare
Address
Priory Hospital Ticehurst
Ticehurst
Wadhurst
East Sussex
TN5 7HU
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Employer details
Employer name
Priory Healthcare
Address
Priory Hospital Ticehurst
Ticehurst
Wadhurst
East Sussex
TN5 7HU
Employer's website
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