Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
As a key member of the Ward Clerk team, you will provide a comprehensive clerical and support service to the ward. Ward Clerks are a key component to the wards, who excel in providing efficient support to each other, the staff on the ward, and the service. Communication and sharing knowledge with each other helps to improve the team's efficiency and quality of work, together with the respect and support given to each other to achieve a common goal.
You will be able to work as part of a busy team, work independently, work to unpredictable working patterns, and be able to work to conflicting and challenging deadlines.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients stay healthy when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
The ward clerk will be based on Caroline Thorpe ward, which is an 18 bedded unit. The post holder will fulfil all administration tasks and work as part of the team. To meet the needs of the service, the post holder may be required to work on other wards as appropriate as directed by the ward/senior manager on duty.
The post holder will be required to have a good standard of education, relevant keyboard qualifications such as ECDL, RSA. They will also be required to have NVQ 2 Business Administration/customer care or equivalent experience.
Working Pattern: 30 hours per week
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Gemma Hayes, Staff Nurse on ghayes3@nhs.net 01271322704
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.
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.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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