Ward Clerk

4 months ago


Sidmouth, United Kingdom Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join the Inpatient Ward as a Ward Clerk. Our admin team is made up of a Locality Business Manager, Admin Line Manager and our friendly dedicated admin staff. You will deal with referrals, admitting patients onto the ward and dealing with their subsequent pathway through the Hospital.

You must have excellent communication skills with a pleasant telephone manner. It is essential that you have the ability to interact with patients calmly, sensitively and efficiently both on the telephone and in person. You will need to be computer literate and have experience of working with the general public. You must be able to use your own initiative, prioritising your workload to meet the changing needs of the department.

If you feel you are the right person to meet the demands of this challenging and rewarding role, then we would be delighted to hear from you. Working Pattern: 15 hours per week. Wednesday-Friday Post 1: 08:00 - 13:00 or Post 2: 12.30 - 17:30. Interview Date: Friday 25th August.

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'll help you get there. 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're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll 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'd love to hear from you.