Ward Clerk (Paediatrics)

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Ward Clerk, providing essential clerical support within a busy ward environment. You will be responsible for administrative tasks, enhancing team efficiency and communication. This role requires a good standard of education and relevant qualifications, with a commitment to inclusivity and support for diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Good standard of education required.
• Relevant keyboard qualifications such as ECDL or RSA.
• Experience in administration or customer care is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and support services to the ward.
• Handle all administrative tasks and support ward operations.
• Work as part of a busy team and meet challenging deadlines.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

NVQ 2 in Business Administration or Customer Care

ECDL or RSA keyboard qualifications

Job description

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover over 2,000 square miles across Devon. Some of our specialist services extend to Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver 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 various settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and people's homes. We also offer primary care services, specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

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

Our values are central to everything we do. Click here to learn more.

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

Role Summary

As a key member of the Ward Clerk team, you will provide comprehensive clerical and support services to the ward. Ward Clerks are vital to ward operations, supporting each other, the ward staff, and the service. Effective communication and knowledge sharing enhance team efficiency and quality of work, fostering respect and support to achieve common goals.

You should be able to work as part of a busy team, independently, handle unpredictable working patterns, and meet challenging deadlines.

About the Role

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

More about the role:

The ward clerk will be based on Caroline Thorpe ward, an 18-bed unit. The post holder will handle all administrative tasks and work as part of the team. To meet service needs, the post holder may be required to work on other wards as directed by the ward or senior manager on duty.

Qualifications required include a good standard of education, relevant keyboard qualifications such as ECDL or RSA, and NVQ 2 in Business Administration or Customer Care, or equivalent experience.

Working Pattern: 30 hours per week

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information, contact Gemma Hayes, Staff Nurse, at [e-mail] or 01271 322704.

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 encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, reflecting the communities we serve.

Priority will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff across Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy once sufficient applications are received.

Established in April 2022, the Trust combines the expertise of the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.