Ward Clerk - Stroke Unit | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£25,272 pa/pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Bournemouth, BH7 7DW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	22 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a Ward Clerk to join our team here on the Stroke Unit, to work with our staff to support the day to day running of an dynamic ward, liaise with various teams throughout the Trust, facilitate safe discharges from hospital and help communicate with patients, their friends, and family.

The successful applicant will enjoy working in a busy fast paced environment, will work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team to maintain smooth running of the ward service and care. They must have excellent communication skills, have a putting patients first approach to work, be able to prioritise, organise, be highly motivated; possess a calm approach to the working day and have a good sense of humour. They will also need to be able to keep clear records in line with information governance.

You will be required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays, covering the seven days a week service with our current Ward Clerks.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview: 10th November 2026

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

This advert closes on Sunday 1 Nov 2026

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