Job summary
Rotational Ward Clerk - Same Day Emergency Care Unit Band hours - Permanent - Monday to Sunday 07:30am - 20:00pm on a shift pattern
Are you a confident, and flexible person, with excellent engagement, customer care, and communication skills, who can work as part of a creative and motivated team? If you are, we would really like to hear from you
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and caring individual to join our Rotational Ward Clerk Team, who likes variety and is able to work flexibly, efficiently and independently to support a range of services.
The Rotational Ward Clerk role provides essential cover for the administrative roles that support our inpatient services here at Tameside Hospital; this will include; in patient Wards, Same Day Emergency Care & Early Pregnancy patient receptions, as well as general and specialist administration.
There are a variety of shift patterns between the hours of 7am and 9pm across a 7 day footprint and the successful candidate must be flexible to work across these hours/day including bank holidays etc.
The hours will predominantly be 07:30am - 20:00pm Monday to Sunday worked on a shift pattern therefore flexibility in the role is imperative.
Main duties of the job
Providing a comprehensive ward reception and administration service, the post holder will, in collaboration with other ward staff, support patients, relatives and other staff members as a first point of contact. The Ward clerk will update the Trust Electronic Patient Record (Lorenzo EPR) accurately and in real time whilst also ensuring patient case notes are available andappropriately maintained throughout each admission.
Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorshipunder the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting theminimum salary threshold of £41,700 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
* Compassion
* Accountability
* Respect
* Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
245-ADM2WC-02-25
Job locations
Tameside General Hospital
Fountain street
Ashton Under Lyne
OL6 9RW
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* GCSE English or equivalent
* Keyboard skills
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working directly with the public/reception duties
* Experience of word processing/databases
Desirable
* Experience of working in a Hospital Setting
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
* Good communication and organisational skills
* Able to work both as part of a team and independently
* accuracy and attention to detail
* knowledge of IT systems
* Awareness and understanding of confidentiality
Desirable
* knowledge of hospital systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* GCSE English or equivalent
* Keyboard skills
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working directly with the public/reception duties
* Experience of word processing/databases
Desirable
* Experience of working in a Hospital Setting
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
* Good communication and organisational skills
* Able to work both as part of a team and independently
* accuracy and attention to detail
* knowledge of IT systems
* Awareness and understanding of confidentiality
Desirable
* knowledge of hospital systems
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Tameside General Hospital
Fountain street
Ashton Under Lyne
OL6 9RW
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Tameside General Hospital
Fountain street
Ashton Under Lyne
OL6 9RW
Employer's website
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