How to become a Ward Clerk / Receptionist
Keeps a ward or department running administratively — reception, records, bookings and the first point of contact for patients and visitors.
Entry routes
- From Healthcare Assistant: Reception/admin in-house training (~0.5 yrs)
What you'll need
Skills
- Reception/admin in-house training
- IT / office systems confidence
A typical path
£25,272 now → £25,272 in ~1 yrs
- £25,272
Healthcare Assistant
Year 0 · Band 2 · entry
- £25,272
Ward Clerk / Receptionist
Year 0.5 · Band 2 · entry
Common questions
How long does it take to become a Ward Clerk / Receptionist?
Entry role — see the step-by-step timeline above for a typical path.
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Indicative — England 2026/27 Agenda for Change basic pay, excludes High Cost Area Supplements, unsocial-hours and overtime. Typical timings are national averages, not guarantees. Not financial advice. See data sources.