(**) Maternity Ward Clerk | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Southend University Hospital NHS Trust
Salary:	£25,272 Per Annum Pro Rata for Part Time
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Westcliff on Sea, SS0 0RY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Oct 2026
Closing date:	15 Nov 2026

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Summary

The role of our Ward Clerks on Maternity Ward is integral to the smooth running of the wards (antenatal, postnatal and labour ward) based on the principle that our clerical team provides a strong administrative infrastructure to the ward. The role is a full-time, flexible position at 37.5 hours per week covering a 24-hour period 7 days a week. The successful candidate will be prepared to work flexibly with their colleagues to cover the 24/7service, which includes nights and weekends and public holidays.

The post holder will provide an efficient and effective reception and administrative support service. They will be required to work as part of a team, have a flexible and professional attitude to work, and provide cross cover during periods of staff absence as required. They will work closely with their colleagues, midwives, consultants, and doctors to help provide this service. They will be expected to undertake administrative duties as required by the line manager, including tracking patients’ notes, scanning notes, inputting data on Medway, outcoming appointments on Medway. Making baby packs and discharging patients.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires. – for some roles – i.e. roles for band 2 to 4, inclusive.

This advert closes on Tuesday 20 Oct 2026

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