Ward Clerk | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We have an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team as a Ward Clerk on Ward 36, supporting Gastroenterology and Hepatology within the Medicine Care Group. You will a play vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our ward.

As a key member of the administrative team, you'll be responsible for managing patient records, coordinating appointments and providing essential support to healthcare professionals. This position requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a fast paced environment.

This vacancy is part time - 15 hours per week, working Monday and Tuesday, 08:30 - 16:30.

If you are a compassionate individual with strong communication skills and a commitment to patient care, we'd love to hear from you!

Interested applicants must have excellent communication skills, be a good team player and enjoy meeting and working with the public.

Basic computer skills are also a requirement for the job and NHS experience would be an advantage, however, full training will be given to the successful applicant on use of the hospital computer systems.

The successful applicant will be expected to cover all admin support for the wards and units.

Previous applicants need not apply.

For further information on working for our Trust, please visit

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Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• Agenerous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k)to support with relocation expensesfor hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
• A variety ofdifferent typesof paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work,familyand relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring,cinemaand financefrom a rangeof providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submityourapplication at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications fromeveryone,while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part ofseekingto become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promoteSaBRE- Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

This advert closes on Wednesday 28 Oct 2026