Ward Clerk (Paediatrics)

TN United Kingdom; South Molton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Ward Clerk to join their team. The role involves providing essential clerical support to the ward, ensuring effective communication and operations. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and be able to work in a dynamic environment. This position offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Paid annual leave increasing with service length

NHS Pension scheme

Staff discounts and salary sacrifice schemes

Flexible working schemes

Occupational health services

Qualifications

• Good standard of education required.
• Relevant keyboard qualifications such as ECDL, RSA.
• Experience in customer care or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and support service to the ward.
• Handle all administrative tasks and assist the team.
• Work independently and adapt to unpredictable patterns.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

ECDL

NVQ 2 Business Administration

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21.05.2025

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05.07.2025

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Role Summary

As a key member of the Ward Clerk team, you will provide a comprehensive clerical and support service to the ward. Ward Clerks are essential for supporting ward operations, ensuring effective communication, and sharing knowledge to improve team efficiency and quality of work.

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

About the Role

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

More detail about the role

The ward clerk will be based on Caroline Thorpe ward, a bedded unit. The post holder will handle all administrative tasks and work as part of the team. The post may require working on other wards as directed by the ward or senior manager.

The candidate should have a good standard of education, relevant keyboard qualifications such as ECDL, RSA, and NVQ 2 Business Administration/customer care or equivalent experience.

Working Pattern: hours per week

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Gemma Hayes, Staff Nurse

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. We recognize the benefits of 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 the vacancy when sufficient applications are received.

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

About Us

We have a workforce of over , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon, providing core services to more than , people across over 2,000 square miles. Our services include emergency, specialist, and general medical care at North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). We also deliver integrated health and social care services, primary care, community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

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

Our values are central to our work. Click here to learn more.

It is an exciting time to join the Royal Devon as you will help shape our services during our ongoing integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We support our staff in creating a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and family-friendly policies.

Starting NHS employment, you will receive days of paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service length.

Our occupational health services include counselling, wellbeing activities, and groups.

We aim to develop and support you and your team, possibly funding qualifications or providing study days and CPD opportunities.

Salary is not the only benefit.

You will have access to staff discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, a nursery, car lease schemes, the NHS Pension scheme, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

If interested, we would love to hear from you.