0557 - Clerical Officer

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The interview date for this role is 16/09/2024.

An 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 job

To 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 us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There 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 organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

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Date posted

30 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-0557E-08-24

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for 0557

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for 0557

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Values based questions

Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • How do you ensure you contribute to a well-functioning team?

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
  • To undertake further appropriate training to develop knowledge and skill as the post requires.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • 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

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous NHS Experience
Person Specification

Values based questions

Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • How do you ensure you contribute to a well-functioning team?

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
  • To undertake further appropriate training to develop knowledge and skill as the post requires.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • 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

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous NHS Experience

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Tracy Wilson

twilson4@nhs.net

01226432914

Date posted

30 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-0557E-08-24

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Supporting documents

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