Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for two enthusiastic and motivated people to join the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) in a new job share ward clerk role.
Due to the business of the AMU, we are looking for a second night ward clerk to work alongside our current night team.
Main Duties of the Job
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
AMU deals with approximately 34,500 referrals per year and is an exciting and stimulating place to work. You will deal with referrals from GPs, paramedics, and ED, admitting patients onto the ward and managing their subsequent pathway through the hospital.
You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a pleasant telephone manner. It is essential that you can interact with patients calmly, sensitively, and efficiently both on the telephone and in person. You must be able to use your own initiative, prioritizing your workload to meet the changing needs of the department, as AMU is a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
If you feel you are the right person to meet the demands of this challenging and rewarding role, we would be delighted to hear from you and encourage you to arrange a visit to see how the ward clerk role is essential to the unit.
Working Pattern
Working hours: 2300-0600 Monday to Friday. 7-hour shifts, 30 mins unpaid break, resulting in 6.5 paid hours. Flexibility to cover periods of annual leave and sickness is key to this role.
Interview Date
To Be Confirmed
Contact Information
For further information, please contact Claire Burnham, Admin Team Leader at 01392 402858 or email: C.burnham@nhs.net for more information or to arrange a visit of the unit.
Diversity and Inclusion
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 actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
Benefits
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family-friendly policies. 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 comprehensive occupational health services.
Person Specification
See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer Name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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