Ward Clerk - Ward 1

We now have a vacancy for a full time Ward Clerk to work on Ward 1 at Fairfield Hospital.

You will provide a wide range of administrative and clerical duties to the ward / unit staff.

You will be responsible for the safe keeping and availability of all clinical records relating to patients and the smooth running of the ward / department office and will also provide general assistance to the ward / Unit Manager.

Main duties of the job

• General clerical duties as required within the department.
• Ensure patient case notes are available, maintained and up to date.
• Data input on the Patient Administration System (PAS), in line with Trust procedures and policies.
• Commitment to providing a high-quality patient focused service
• Provide general non-clinical advice, information, and guidance of ancillary services directly to patients, clients, relatives, and carers.
• Deliver and collect patient's case notes, and if applicable x-rays, and investigations results from various locations throughout the hospital.
• Accurately file reports, notes & results efficiently.
• Ensure all ordering for the unit is completed timely whilst always considering the financial impact on the unit.
• To accurately process, record, store and maintain patient information on the relevant in-house IT systems.
• To accurately organise and communicate to patient using appropriate means
• To provide typing and photocopying support within the Day Case team

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction.

By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year

per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-MED-AC481-26

Job locations

Fairfield General Hospital

Rochdale Road

Bury

BL9 7TD

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• English Language GCSE (or equivalent) C or above
• Maths GCSE (or Equivalent) C or above

Desirable

• I.T GCSE (or Equivalent) C or above

Experience

Essential

• Previous Experience using IT applications I.E Microsoft

Desirable

• Previous Experience of Ward Clerk/Receptionist
• Experience of Hospital IT Systems/Processes

Knowledge

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of cardiology

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• English Language GCSE (or equivalent) C or above
• Maths GCSE (or Equivalent) C or above

Desirable

• I.T GCSE (or Equivalent) C or above

Experience

Essential

• Previous Experience using IT applications I.E Microsoft

Desirable

• Previous Experience of Ward Clerk/Receptionist
• Experience of Hospital IT Systems/Processes

Knowledge

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of cardiology

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fairfield General Hospital

Rochdale Road

Bury

BL9 7TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fairfield General Hospital

Rochdale Road

Bury

BL9 7TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Qualifications

Essential

• English Language GCSE (or equivalent) C or above
• Maths GCSE (or Equivalent) C or above

Desirable

• I.T GCSE (or Equivalent) C or above

Experience

Essential

• Previous Experience using IT applications I.E Microsoft

Desirable

• Previous Experience of Ward Clerk/Receptionist
• Experience of Hospital IT Systems/Processes

Knowledge

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of cardiology