Ward Clerk

Ward Clerk

The closing date is 17 March 2026.

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

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

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

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 peoples 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.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

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

More detail about the role

Acute medical unit ward clerk – maternity cover, fixed term.

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 GPs, 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, then 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: 2 days per week (15 hours per week) on a rolling 4-week Rota. Copy of the Rota available on request.

Working Pattern: 15 hours per week. (Two days)

Interview Date: TBC

For further information please contact: Claire Burnham, Admin Team Leader. Email –

This is a fixed term contract until 10/09/2026. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2026‑7 rates, inclusive of a 3.3% pay award implemented from April 2026. If you join before this date, remuneration will be based on the 2025‑6 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2025/26 | NHS Employers)

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…