Ward Clerk – Preoperative Assessment & Outpatients

Ward Clerk (Preoperative Assessment & Outpatients)

Location: KIMS Hospital, Maidstone, Kent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Permanent

Shifts: Flexible shifts between 8:00 AM and 8:30 PM, Monday to Saturday

Salary: £24,784.50 per annum

Are you an organized, detail-oriented administrator who loves welcoming people and providing an exceptional guest experience? We are currently recruiting a friendly and motivated Ward Clerk to join the Preoperative Assessment and Outpatients Team at KIMS Hospital, Kent’s largest independent hospital.

As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we walk right alongside you through every step of the application process—helping you polish your CV, preparing you for success, and ensuring a smooth, stress-free transition into your new role.

What You Will Do

• Assist with the smooth running of clinics by handling administrative tasks, booking in patients, and inputting accurate details onto the patient administration system.

• Maintain complete patient documentation within single case notes, retrieving medical records and updating pre-assessment data when required.

• Welcome patients and visitors warmly, always respecting their dignity, privacy, wishes, and beliefs.

• Liaise professionally with NHS hospitals, GP surgeries, and other healthcare providers regarding patient care.

• Support patients in utilizing LifeBox, the digital preoperative platform used for patient assessments.

What's in It for You

• Competitive annual salary of £24,784.50.

• Generous holiday allowance of 33 days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday.

• Free secure staff parking, pension scheme, life assurance, and private health insurance.

• Employee perks including up to 40% off KIMS services, free eye tests, and annual flu vaccinations.

• A supportive "One Team" culture that encourages ongoing career development, skill building, and professional growth.

What We Are Looking For

• A good standard of education with proven literacy, numeracy, and strong IT skills.

• A highly organized and effective administrator with careful attention to detail and the ability to communicate well at all levels.

• Experience working within the healthcare sector or a high-pressured administrative role in another industry (acute hospital or pre-assessment experience is a wonderful bonus!).

• Valid evidence of the right to work in the UK and a satisfactory DBS check.