Ward Clerk - Surgical Ward Admin & Records

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Cycle to work

Car lease schemes

Nursery onsite

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Ward Clerk for the King George V ward at North Devon District Hospital. 37.5 hours per week, full-time, with some weekends; part-time considered for the right candidate. The role involves reception duties, stock ordering, IT issue escalation, and Medical Records management.

Experience in a busy hospital setting is valued. The post is fixed term until 08/10/2027, with potential secondment for NHS staff.

Qualifications

• Good keyboard skills and experience of working in a busy, challenging environment.
• Experience with Medical Records and general ward admin.
• NHS experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephones and enquiries to provide information and support.
• Order stock and manage supplies for the ward.
• Escalate IT issues and coordinate with IT/med records teams.
• Manage Medical Records and support multidisciplinary team communication.

Skills

Keyboard skills

IT literate

Data protection knowledge

Confidentiality awareness

NHS experience desirable

Job description

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Ward Clerk for the King George V ward at North Devon District Hospital. 37.5 hours per week, full-time, with some weekends; part-time considered for the right candidate. The role involves reception duties, stock ordering, IT issue escalation, and Medical Records management.

Experience in a busy hospital setting is valued. The post is fixed term until 08/10/2027, with potential secondment for NHS staff.