Clerical Officer

NHS

  • Barnsley, South Yorkshire
  • £24,465 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 4 hours ago
Interview dates TBCAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a clerical officer to work within our friendly breast screening team.The post holder will work within the team delivering a high-quality breast screening and symptomatic services.we are looking for a self-motivated and highly organised individual to join our team. This is an extremely busy directorate so the need to work effectively under pressure is a key requirement of this post.You must have an interpersonal and organisational skills, a flexible approach and be able to work under own initiative. You will need to be a dedicated team player who has the ability to work professionally at all times. The role will involve appointment booking, administration duties and providing a friendly and efficient reception services. Excellent communication and customer care skills are expected. Knowledge of the national health service breast screening programme would be advantageous.Main duties of the jobTo provide an effective and professional reception service to the Breast Imaging Unit Medical Imaging department at Barnsley Hospital and at the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Barnsley town centre.Receiving and booking in patients using relevant hospital systems, checking all patient identifiable data is accurate and updating as necessary.Directing patients to the appropriate waiting areas. To keep patient informed of current waiting times. To monitor the waiting areas, alerting clinical staff and security to any incident should the need arise.Dealing with queries and requests from the public, other hospital departments and external providers.About usWe reserve the right to close positions earlyBarnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to WorkWe scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyoneWe are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communitiesThere has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisationBarnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicantsFor individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorshipThe cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deductionDetailsDate posted04 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£24,465 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberC9163-0557E-09-25Job locationsPogmoor RoadBarnsleySouth YorkshireS75 2EPCommunity Diagnostic Centre8 The Glass WorksBarnsleySouth YorkshireS70 1GWJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.Person SpecificationKnowledge and AwarenessEssential
  • Health and safety
  • Confidentiality
  • Computer literate
Desirable
  • Knowledge of current health care issues Understanding of the role of an Imaging dept and a breast department
QualificationsEssential
  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
  • To undertake further appropriate training to develop knowledge and skill as the post requires.
Value-based QuestionsEssential
  • In around 100 words, please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words, please explain what motivates you to do a good job
ExperienceDesirable
  • Previous NHS experience
Skills and AbilitiesEssential
  • Interpersonal skills Communication skills
  • Keyboard skills
  • Team worker
  • Good decision making/prioritizing skills
  • Flexible
Desirable
  • Ability to promote good team working practices
  • Ability to build good working relationships with other departments and staff groups
  • and work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
Person SpecificationKnowledge and AwarenessEssential
  • Health and safety
  • Confidentiality
  • Computer literate
Desirable
  • Knowledge of current health care issues Understanding of the role of an Imaging dept and a breast department
QualificationsEssential
  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
  • To undertake further appropriate training to develop knowledge and skill as the post requires.
Value-based QuestionsEssential
  • In around 100 words, please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words, please explain what motivates you to do a good job
ExperienceDesirable
  • Previous NHS experience
Skills and AbilitiesEssential
  • Interpersonal skills Communication skills
  • Keyboard skills
  • Team worker
  • Good decision making/prioritizing skills
  • Flexible
Desirable
  • Ability to promote good team working practices
  • Ability to build good working relationships with other departments and staff groups
  • and work on own initiative as well as part of a team.

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