Ward Clerk - Collingwood Ward
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 18/09/2026
- Closes
- 04/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role is for an enthusiastic Ward Clerk to join the team on Collingwood Ward. You will provide essential administrative support, acting as a key point of contact for patients, families, and colleagues. The position requires excellent communication and organisational skills to thrive in a busy healthcare environment. You will contribute to a positive patient experience and support the multidisciplinary team.
Essential criteria
- Good standard of education
- GCSE or 'O' level education including either English or Maths -- Grade C or above
- Vocational qualification e.g. RSA III typing, ECDL, NVQ Level 2/3 in business administration or similar or equivalent experience
- Car driver with business class insurance and willing to use as cross-cover may be needed between wards at different sites.
- Computer literate. Competent with Microsoft Office: e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point
- At present, the Trust is unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
Desirable criteria
- NHS experience
- RiO Trained
- Experience in an administrative role
- Ability to make own decisions and work on own.
- NHS experience
- Additional Criteria
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally to all levels of staff, both written and verbal. Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a logical and structured way. Ability to organise own work and meet deadlines, with competing demands
- Self-motivated, proactive and flexible to changing needs.
- Ability to work independently, whilst also effective within a team
- Excellent organisational skills
- Accurate IT skills for using local IT systems/ electronic mail etc.
- Ability to type using a word processing package
- Ability to build relationships with people from different disciplines and organisations
- Good standard of education
- GCSE or 'O' level education including either English or Maths -- Grade C or above
- Vocational qualification e.g. RSA III typing, ECDL, NVQ Level 2/3 in business administration or similar or equivalent experience
- Car driver with business class insurance and willing to use as cross-cover may be needed between wards at different sites.
- Computer literate. Competent with Microsoft Office: e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point
- At present, the Trust is unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
- NHS experience
- RiO Trained
- Experience in an administrative role
- Ability to make own decisions and work on own.
- NHS experience
- Additional Criteria
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally to all levels of staff, both written and verbal. Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a logical and structured way. Ability to organise own work and meet deadlines, with competing demands
- Self-motivated, proactive and flexible to changing needs.
- Ability to work independently, whilst also effective within a team
- Excellent organisational skills
- Accurate IT skills for using local IT systems/ electronic mail etc.
- Ability to type using a word processing package
- Ability to build relationships with people from different disciplines and organisations
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Ward Clerk - Collingwood Ward
The closing date is 04 October 2026
Job summary
Are you an organised, proactive individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and making a real difference to patient care? We are looking for an enthusiastic Ward Clerk to join our friendly and dedicated team on Collingwood Ward.
This is an exciting and rewarding role at the heart of the ward, where no two days are the same. As a valued member of the multidisciplinary team, you will play an important part in supporting patients, families and colleagues, helping to ensure a positive patient experience throughout their stay.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills who can build positive relationships and work confidently in a busy healthcare setting. You will be a key point of contact on the ward, providing a professional, welcoming and compassionate approach at all times.
Whether you already have experience in an administrative role or are looking to develop your career within the NHS, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team and gain valuable experience in a healthcare environment. In return, you will work alongside dedicated professionals, receive ongoing support and development, and make a meaningful contribution to the delivery of high-quality care.
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