Peri Ward Clerk

We are looking for an organised and efficient person who is approachable and has excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients and the clinical teams.

This challenging post will offer you the opportunity to provide the Administrative Service across our busy Orthopaedic wards.

This role encompasses working within the Hospital setting whilst providing effective administration support within a multi-disciplinary team. You should be enthusiastic, hardworking and motivated and able to work independently and in pressurised situations.

More detail about the role

You will work as part of the Orthopaedic Ward administration team covering the wards to ensure that all administration duties are performed to help support the clinical staff. You will provide administrative, clerical and receptionist services to patients and visitors calmly, sensitively and efficiently both on the telephone and in person you will be working as part of a team and in collaboration with others.

You will liaise closely with nursing, therapy, medical and supporting services to provide an efficient and effective service for patients. You should be able to respond to changing priorities and have the ability to work under pressure and be an excellent team player. You will be computer literate and have experience of dealing with the general public.

You will need a good general education, proven experience in administration; a flexible ‘can do’ attitude and the ability to use your own initiative. The successful candidate will have good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.

Working Pattern:22.5 hours per week Wednesday
- Friday

Interview Date:To Be Confirmed

Please note, this is a fixed term contract for 12 months For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

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.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
and
Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

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