Ward Clerk (Out of hours)

Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dynamic and flexible Out of Hours Ward Clerk to join their Acute Medical Unit. The successful candidate will provide essential clerical support, manage patient records, and assist clinical staff to ensure high-quality care. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include comprehensive health services, staff discounts, and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Paid annual leave

Access to occupational health services

NHS Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative tasks in a healthcare environment is preferred.
• Must be flexible to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate patient records on the hospital system.
• Manage patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Support clinical staff with administrative tasks.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Role Summary

We are seeking a flexible and dynamic individual to join our dedicated ward clerk team within the Acute Medical Unit (AMU).

Acute medical unit, Out of hours Ward Clerk, (evenings and weekends)

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

As an integral part of the ward’s administrative function, the AMU Admin Ward Clerk provides essential clerical support to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the unit. The post holder will be the first point of contact for patients, relatives, and visitors, delivering a welcoming and professional service at all times.

Key responsibilities include :

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records on the hospital system.
• Managing patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Supporting clinical staff with administrative tasks to facilitate high-quality patient care.

This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Working Pattern : Average hours per week.

Interview Date : To be confirmed

For further information please contact : Claire Burnham, Admin team leader. As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than , people, cover more than 2, square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Benefits

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including :

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.