Ward Clerk

The MY Orthopaedic Hub situated at Pontefract Hospital is looking for a ward clerk that can compliment our nursing team to provide our patients with excellent care.

MY Ortho Hub is situated over two floors and you will be expected to rotate between these departments.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administration support to the nursing team within the MY Ortho Hub., Your role will be to undertake routine clerical duties, data input, use and maintain databases and information systems within the department/Trust.

Preparing notes for patients on the waiting lists, filing of notes, admitting and discharging patients and maintain support clinics to the MY Ortho Hub.

Effective interpersonal skills and confident use of computers are essential as well as good written, verbal and numeracy skills. Attention to detail and working to a very high standard of accuracy will be expected. Previous experience in ward clerk administration would be helpful. Experience of working in an acute hospital, and awareness of ward routine would also be an advantage. You will be joining a friendly and committed team where personal development is encouraged.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed ward clerk to join our progressive and friendly team.

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.