Maternity Ward Clerk in Stockport inStockport PUBLISHED TUE 11 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

Job summary
This position is working on a the mixed antenatal and postnatal ward in the maternity department on Maternity Ward 2. The successful candidate will need to have a friendly manner to welcome visitors and patients, alongside assisting with administrative duties on the ward.The post involves a mixture of long day shifts covering weekdays, weekends and some bank holidays. This post will require some flexibility regarding the working hours. A long day shift covers the time period of hrs and is requested of the successful candidate. Occasional short shifts may be agreed with manager to meet needs of the service.We are seeking a professional, motivated, flexible person to join our team. The successful applicant will be expected to be computer literate, have effective communication skills and maintain strict confidentiality.The role will require a range of duties, both administrative and reception, to assist the Dr's, Midwives and Support staff within a busy ward, helping maintain the smooth running of the ward.The role requires excellent organisational skills, and the ability to be calm and patient under pressure. A smart and professional appearance and attitude is essential as the Ward Clerk is often the first point of contact with women and their families, visitors and staff.

Main duties of the job
Administrative/ClericalResponsible for collection of notes for the clinic, filing all relevant results in patient records, tracking and returning notes.Greeting patients and visitors to the ward.Reception duties whereby all relevant paperwork is compiled and notes are attended to.Answer the telephone and take and record messages whilst adhering to the telephone standard applicable throughout the Trust and alert the midwives to any action required.Provide clerical support to the Midwives and Dr's in relation to filing, emailing, faxing and obtaining patient records and results as appropriate.Responsible for the ordering and collection of stationery and ensuring all appropriate documents, Patient Information Leaflets and general items required are well stocked and readily available.Inputting data onto relevant databasesPassing on information to the Midwifery teamIssue client car park permits and direct them to the general office.Assist with the paper results on a daily basis by checking for appointments, filing and issuing letters to the patient as instructed by the midwives.Provide holiday and sickness cover for other clerical staff as required.Undertake administrative tasks specific to the role of the Delivery Suite/Antenatal/postnatal area.

About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.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 you.If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.Benefits we offer to you:o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidayso NHS pension scheme membershipo

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Date posted
11 November 2025

Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 2

Salary
£24,465 a year pro rata per annum

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number
362-A-25-7334344-A

Job location
sWard Maternity 2, Maternity Department, Stockport NHS Foundation TrustPoplar GroveStockportSK2 7JE

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Job responsibilities
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust

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In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

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Person Specification
Education and

Qualifications
Essentialgood general education ( maths and english GCSE or equivalent)ECDL or equivalent IT skillsknowledgeEssentialmicrosoft office/windowsDesirablepatient administration system

Experience
Essential

Experience
of working 'face to face' with the general public as part of a team as well as ability to use own initiatives.reception dutiesDesirableprevious NHS

Experience

Experience
of working in an adminstrative environmentskills and abilitiesEssentialexcellent communication skills at all levelsexcellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloadproficient user of IT including microsoftability to cope in a busy working environment under pressure

Person Specification
Education and

Experience
Essential

Experience

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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 SponsorshipApplications 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 theUK Visas and Immigration website.From 6 April 2, 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.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 SponsorshipApplications 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 theUK Visas and Immigration website.From 6 April 2, 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.Employer

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