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(**) Ward Clerk- Gosfield Acute Frailty Unit

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation TrustChelmsford, East of England

Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Location
Chelmsford
Closes
22 October 2026

Overview

This is a NHS role (permanent) with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust based in Chelmsford. The advertised salary is £25,272. Applications close on 22 October 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.

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Job description

We are seeking an organised, proactive, and customer-focused individual to join our Acute Frailty Unit on Gosfield. This role is essential in supporti...

In this fast-paced and rewarding role, you'll be at the heart of Gosfield Acute Frailty Unit and Frailty Ambulatory (FAB) Clinic--supporting patients, assisting clinical teams, and helping to keep the department running smoothly. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the patient journey.

Play a key role in creating a smooth, welcoming experience for all patients entering the G-AFU.

Keep our clinical teams running efficiently by maintaining accurate patient information across Careflow, Lorenzo, and Teletracking.

Support patient care by preparing and organising notes, managing referrals, and ensuring appointments are booked promptly.

Be the friendly first point of contact--arrival of clinic patients, handling enquiries, providing information, and helping patients navigate their visit.

Work closely with staff across the unit, helping to keep communication flowing and ensuring daily operations run seamlessly.

Take ownership of essential administrative tasks, including filing, updating activity data, managing stock, and coordinating transport when needed.

Contribute to a safe, well-organised environment by upholding confidentiality, data accuracy, and Trust policies.

For more detail about the role and its responsibilities, we encourage you to explore the full Job Description attached to this advert. It provides a clear picture of what you can expect day-to-day and how youll contribute to the smooth running of our service.

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.

Essential: - Good general education (e.g., GCSEs or equivalent), including English and Maths.; - Knowledge of basic administrative procedures and office practices.; - Understanding of confidentiality, data protection, and accurate data handling

Desirable: - NVQ Level 2/3 in Business Administration or equivalent qualification.; - Knowledge of medical terminology; - Familiarity with Trust systems such as Careflow, Lorenzo, or Teletracking

Essential: - Excellent communication skills, both face-to-face and over the phone.; - Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks in a busy, fast-paced environment; - Confident in using IT systems, including electronic patient record systems or similar databases.; - High attention to detail and accuracy when entering or updating information; - Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team; - Ability to remain calm, professional, and patient-focused under pressure

Desirable: - Ability to produce basic reports or collate activity data; - Ability to support service improvement and contribute ideas to enhance patient experience

Essential: - Experience in an administrative or customer-facing role; - Experience managing and maintaining records or data entry

Desirable: - Previous experience working in a healthcare or hospital environment.; - Experience supporting clinical teams or working in a reception/front-of-house role; - Experience booking appointments or scheduling patient pathways

Essential: - Friendly, approachable, and patient-centred attitude.; - Reliable, proactive, and willing to take initiative; - Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities in a clinical environment.

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How this role compares

We hold 893 NHS vacancies in East of England that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £39,959. This role pays less than about 96% of them.

There are 13,012 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 1,295 of them in East of England.

You have 1 day left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 14 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has 131 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.

These figures are calculated from the vacancies GovJobs currently holds, not from official pay statistics. They are a guide to the market, not a valuation of this post.

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