1235 - Clerical Officer Nights

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 30 April 2025

Job summary

The interview date for this post is 8th May 2025.

The hours for this post are 28 per week.

We require a highly motivated individual to work in our busy Emergency Department reception. You will be required to work with the minimum of supervision and as part of a team, dealing with all the clerical duties associated with patients attending the Emergency Department.

You will work night shifts 4 nights on, 5 nights off, shift times 2200 - 0730. This will include weekends and Bank Holidays as they fall on the rota.

Applicants should possess good communication and organisational skills and be able to work under pressure. Previous recent reception experience and computer/keyboard skills are essential for this post

Main duties of the job

To carry out the full range of specified duties in the Emergency Department reception area in order to provide an effective and efficient clerical support service to the Emergency Department.

Booking of appointments, rescheduling appointments, faxing referrals, booking transport as appropriate and dealing with enquiries from the general public and staff.

Undertaking reception duties, answering telephones, retrieving x-rays and case notes as required.

Photocopying duties, production of ED cards and ED labels.

To assist in the streamlining of all patients arriving in the Emergency Department utilising communication and IT skills.

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

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9163-1235I-04-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for 1235

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 1235

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

Trust Values

Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.

Experience

Essential

  • Reception experience.
  • Clerical experience.
  • Experience of dealing with the general public.

Desirable

  • PAS experience.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • Understanding of the need for confidentiality.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS procedures.
  • Awareness of Health and Safety requirements.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.

Experience

Essential

  • Reception experience.
  • Clerical experience.
  • Experience of dealing with the general public.

Desirable

  • PAS experience.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • Understanding of the need for confidentiality.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS procedures.
  • Awareness of Health and Safety requirements.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.

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:

Service Co-ordinator

Tracy Morris

tracy.morris2@nhs.net

01226431361

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9163-1235I-04-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Supporting documents

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