Library Clerk

NHS Professionals; Torquay; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing organization is seeking a Library Clerk to join the Health Records Department at a hospital in Torquay. Responsibilities include transporting patient records, maintaining data accuracy, and ensuring confidentiality. A full UK manual driving licence and physical fitness are essential. The role offers competitive pay at £12.51 per hour with flexible working hours.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Rates

Flexible working options

Free DBS and free training

Build holiday allowance

Support when needed - 24/7

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Physically fit and capable of lifting patient records.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect patient records across the hospital.
• Retrieve and file case notes accurately.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow data protection procedures.

Skills

Good general education

Basic computer skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Job description

Overview

Job post summary
Date posted: 7 October 2025
Pay: £12.51 per hour
Job Description: Library Clerk (Health Records Department), Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Torbay Hospital, TQ2 7AA.

Must be available to work on a 4-week rolling rota: Monday - Friday. Full time hours available but any hours will be considered between 07.00 - 22.00. Band 2 - £12.51 per hour. NHS Professionals are looking for a Library Clerk to join the busy Health Records Department at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. You\'ll be part of a large, friendly team dedicated to maintaining the accuracy, security and accessibility of patient case notes that support the smooth running of hospital services. You will also be responsible for transporting patients Health Records around the Hospital grounds, delivering to all areas of the Hospital in the Trusts vehicle so full clean manual driving licence is essential. This is a temporary role, and it is currently ongoing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect high volumes of patient records across the hospital according to the delivery schedule
• Retrieve, file and track case notes accurately within the Health Records Library
• Maintain confidentiality and follow data protection procedures at all times
• Handle repetitive heavy lifting of boxes and bags of records
• Respond to telephone requests, ensuring an efficient and timely service
• Locate and correct misfiled records to ensure data accuracy
• This is a physically active role that involves frequent movement between departments, both indoors and outdoors.

Key Responsibilities

• Essential:
• Good general education and basic computer skills
• Full UK manual driving licence (must be willing to undertake a driving assessment)
• Physically fit and able to lift and carry patient records in boxes and bags
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and to deadlines
• Flexible approach to duties and working hours
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Professional and confidential approach to handling patient information

• Desirable:
• Experience working with patient administration systems (PAS) or in a healthcare records environment
• Previous experience in delivery, logistics or data entry roles

About NHS Professionals

NHS Professionals (NHSP), owned by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), works in partnership with hospital trusts to provide a bank of highly skilled temporary workers who want to work flexibly within the NHS. Working through the NHSP bank means Trusts don\'t have to rely on expensive agencies. Right now, we have over 126,000 members registered on our bank from various roles, grades and specialities, saving the NHS over £70 million each year. This money is then reinvested back into the NHS. Register today for various flexible working options and long-term placement opportunities.

In return for your hard work and commitment NHS Professionals (NHSP) can offer you some fantastic benefits:

• Competitive Pay Rates - work this week, get paid next week!
• First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England
• Dedicated consultants
• Flexible working options
• Free DBS and free training
• Build holiday allowance
• Support when you need it - 24/7 365 days
• Stakeholder pension scheme

Disclaimer

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