Ward Clerk

Rdehospital; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Exeter is looking for a dedicated Ward Clerk to support their Surgical Wards. The role requires a proactive welcome to patients and visitors, providing essential administrative services, and maintaining effective communication within the team. Candidates should have a background in customer service and demonstrate excellent communication skills. Working pattern is part-time, with some weekend duties. The position offers a salary of £24,465 pro rata and includes various employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

NHS Pension scheme

Salary sacrifice options

Cycle to work scheme

National discount services

Qualifications

• Background in customer service and/or administration required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure information.
• Excellent customer care skills, especially with distressed patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide a proactive and professional welcome to the Ward reception.
• Deliver efficient administrative and clerical service to the Ward Team.
• Maintain effective communication to ensure smooth running of the ward.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative skills

Effective communication

Job description

• Provide a proactive and professional welcome to the Ward reception, acting as the public face for the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
• Deliver an efficient administrative and clerical service to the Ward Team.
• Maintain effective communication to both patients, relatives and staff in order to ensure the smooth running of the ward; enhancing patient care.
• Ensure all information is secure and confidentiality of information is maintained at all times.
• Provide excellent customer care which may include communication with distressed and anxious patients and relatives, treating them with tact and empathy.
• Ensure the professional image of the Trust is maintained at all times.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

Would you like the opportunity to work in a supportive team environment that provides the first point of contact for our Surgical Ward patients and visitors? If so, we would love to hear from you!

We currently cover our 7 Surgical Wards, each housing a Medical team consisting of Health Care Support Workers, Nurses, Doctors, with the Ward Clerk being pivotal to the administrative support required. There will also be opportunities for you to work alongside other Ward Clerk colleagues throughout the Trust.

Ideally, you would have a background in customer service and/or administration, but more importantly, we are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic, dedicated and who wish to make a difference.

We actively encourage informal chats or departmental visits.

Working Pattern:23 hours, hours to be discussed at interview but will range from 07:30-15:30 to 07:30-19:30. Occasional weekend working for annual leave/sickness cover.

Interview Date:Friday 6th February 2026

For further information please contact:Charlotte Moore, Admin Line Manager - [e-mail] and/or Matthew Trafford, Ward Clerk Team Leader on [e-mail]

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.

About Us

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.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

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 are 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 will benefit from 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.

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 will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will 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 would love to hear from you.

• Salary Band 2: £24,465 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-55649-12272
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 29 January, 2026
• Job Category Administration