Out of Ward Clerk

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) in a night ward clerk role.

Our admin team is made up of a Team Leader and 18 members of our friendly dedicated ward clerk admin staff and 4 patient flow coordinators.

More detail about the role:

AMU deals with approximately 34,500 referrals per year and is an exciting and stimulating place to work. You will deal with referrals from the GP’s, paramedics and ED, admitting patients onto the ward and dealing with their subsequent pathway through the hospital.

You must have excellent communication and interpersonal 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 must be able to use your own initiative, prioritising 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 would encourage you to arrange a visit to see how the ward clerk role is essential to the unit.

Working Pattern: 3 rolling nights  followed by 6 off. 22 hours.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Contract: Fixed term contract for 12 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

Contact: Claire Burnham, Admin Team Leader,

Inclusive Employer Statement: 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: Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

Right to Close: The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

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.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

You will have access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

• 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

• Salary Band 2: £25,272 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference
• Contract Type Fixed Term
• Closing Date 9 July, 2026
• Job Category Administration