Ward clerk, Torquay

Ward Clerk

South Devon Satellite Kidney Unit (SDSKU) is looking for an enthusiastic Band 2 Ward Clerk to provide excellent service to patients and visitors.

Main duties

• Welcoming patients and visitors to the unit.
• Booking dialysis patients into their treatment slot.
• Recording key patient and medical information requested.
• Signposting patients for outpatient appointments.
• Coordinating transport for dialysis patients.
• Answering telephone calls.
• Collecting data for audits.

Working pattern

22.5 hours per week, 3 days per week 07:30‑15:30 between Monday and Friday.

Contract

Fixed term contract for 12 months; current NHS employees may have a secondment opportunity.

Qualifications and experience

• Band 2 level knowledge or equivalent experience in a clinical setting.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work in a busy environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with transport agencies.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check.

Employer EEO statement

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