Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Clerk

The closing date is 14 October 2025

Job summary

You will provide reception and clerical support to George Earle. You will be the first point of call for many relatives visiting or calling and you will demonstrate Trust Values in all your interactions. You will assist in ensuring ward has stationery supplies and will maintain stock levels, ordering when needed. You will assist in ensuring a high standard of record keeping and ensure required documentation is sent to GPs and agencies who may require it, following GDPR rules.

Main duties of the job

Provide a reception service for the war

Liaise with ward team and outside team members as needed

Ensure documentation is available for staff and to provide support in its completion as able

Liaise with relatives and care services as needed, ensuring that information is shared when needed

About us

Why Work With Us Torbay Hospital provides easy access to beaches and the moors, providing countless activities for off duty times. There are good transport links to the cities of Exeter and Plymouth as well as the more unique shopping towns of Totnes and Newton Abbot.

You will be encouraged to take an active part in ward meetings and your opinions will be valued. S As an employee of the Trust you will be entitled to paid leave and have access to well being resources.

Details

Date posted

03 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

388-7480325-MUEC

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

WRITTEN AND VERBAL QUESTIONS

Essential

  • 4 GCSE or equivalent, to include English Language
  • Demonstrated Computer skills
  • Proven ability to work under pressure
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Reception or customer care skills

Desirable

  • ECDL or equivalent
  • Knowledge of medical records
  • Experience of hospital systems-PAS, Infoflex and IHCS
  • Experience of working in a pressurised environment and ability to adapt
  • Experience of challenging situations in customer service
Person Specification

WRITTEN AND VERBAL QUESTIONS

Essential

  • 4 GCSE or equivalent, to include English Language
  • Demonstrated Computer skills
  • Proven ability to work under pressure
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Reception or customer care skills

Desirable

  • ECDL or equivalent
  • Knowledge of medical records
  • Experience of hospital systems-PAS, Infoflex and IHCS
  • Experience of working in a pressurised environment and ability to adapt
  • Experience of challenging situations in customer service

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Jenny Chalk

jchalk@nhs.net

01803655569

Details

Date posted

03 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

388-7480325-MUEC

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Supporting documents

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