Ward Clerk

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Torquay seeks a Reception and Clerical Support role. The candidate will be the first point of call for visitors and must maintain high standards of record-keeping and documentation. Responsibilities include providing reception services, liaising with team members, and ensuring information accuracy. The position offers access to paid leave and wellbeing resources.

Benefits

Paid leave

Access to wellbeing resources

Responsibilities

• Provide a reception service for the ward.
• Liaise with ward team and outside team members as needed.
• Ensure documentation is available for staff and support its completion.
• Liaise with relatives and care services as needed, sharing information.

Job description

You will provide reception and clerical support to George Earle. You will be the first point of call for many relatives visiting or calling and you will demonstrate Trust Values in all your interactions.

You will assist in ensuring the ward has stationery supplies and will maintain stock levels, ordering when needed. You will assist in ensuring a high standard of record keeping and ensure required documentation is sent to GPs and agencies who may require it, following GDPR rules.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a reception service for the ward
• Liaise with ward team and outside team members as needed
• Ensure documentation is available for staff and provide support in its completion as able
• Liaise with relatives and care services as needed, ensuring that information is shared when needed

Why Work With Us

Torbay Hospital provides easy access to beaches and the moors, providing countless activities for off-duty times. There are good transport links to the cities of Exeter and Plymouth as well as the more unique shopping towns of Totnes and Newton Abbot.

You will be encouraged to take an active part in ward meetings and your opinions will be valued. As an employee of the Trust, you will be entitled to paid leave and have access to wellbeing resources.

For further details or informal visits, contact: Jenny Chalk, Ward Manager, [e-mail], 01803 655569