Ward Clerk - Stroke Unit | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£25,272 Per Annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dorchester, DT1 2JY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Aug 2026
Closing date:	13 Sept 2026

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Summary

We are seeking a position of a ward clerk covering a 7 days service on The Stroke Unit. You need to be flexible and reliable to provide an efficient and effective reception service to patients, visitors and the wider multi-disciplinary team.

A flexible approach to a working shift pattern is required, this does not include night shifts. You will need excellent interpersonal and communication skills who can work well under pressure, using initiative & common sense.

The Stroke Unit is a busy, yet friendly place to work. The unit has 30 beds, which includes to Hyper Acute bays. The ward has a high volume of admissions and discharges, and prides itself on being a welcome and friendly environment for both our staff and patients. From September 2026, patients from Somerset will be admitted for the first 72 hours of their stroke and then repatriating to Somerset to continue their stroke recovery pathway.

You will be responsible for taking phone calls, liaising with the nursing team and booking transport for the patients, if required. You will also be required to maintain the electronic systems including PAS, Patient tracker and Electronic Discharge summaries ( EDS)

Experience of working in a busy environment is desirable but not essential. However, the ability to be a team player and have the desire to support the team in providing an excellent service for our patients, their families, & carers, most definitely is!

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.

Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

Right to Work in the UK:This role is not availablefor Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us atRecruitment@dchft.nhs.ukif you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

This advert closes on Sunday 30 Aug 2026

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