Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

3869 - Clerical Officer

The closing date is 29 June 2025

Job summary

2 Posts available - full time permanent and full time fixed term/secondment opportunity until 31/03/2026.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Medical Imaging clerical team at Barnsley Hospital NHS Trust.

You will need to have excellent communication skills, empathy and be able to stay calm under pressure.

You will be expected to work some weekends and bank holidays in addition to working hours between 8am and 8pm during the week, so a flexible approach is essential. You will work some days at the main Trust site and some days at the new Community Diagnostic Centre in The Glass Works shopping complex in Barnsley town centre.

Knowledge of the different types of examinations performed in Medical Imaging and experience using radiology systems is desirable.

The interview date for this role will be the 10th July 2025.

Main duties of the job

This role is a fantastic opportunity for apprentices who are currently studying for NVQ Level 2/3, apprentices should note that the salary would be Agenda for Change Annex 21 trainee rate (75%max of band) until they have completed theirapprenticeship.

Provide an effective and professional reception service in Medical Imaging at the main Trust site and at the Community Diagnostic Centre.

To undertake general clerical duties, accessing and inputting patient information into dedicated Radiology systems with a high degree of accuracy.

Booking appointments directly with patients, ensuring that patients needs and the requirements of the imaging examinations are considered at all times.

Send out appointment letters

Liaise with staff on issues related to appointments to provide an efficient and effective service to patients.

Deal with queries and requests from staff, patients and organisations external to the Trust.

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

We 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 work together each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

Barnsley Hospital 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 Work

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation 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.

Barnsley Hospital is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

For 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 sponsorship

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

Details

Date posted

19 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-3869i-06-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Community Diagnostic Centre

8 The Glass Works

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S70 1GW


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Team worker
  • Good decision making / prioritising skills
  • Flexible
  • Keyboard skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general level of education to GCSE standard or equivalent
  • To undertake further appropriate training to develop knowledge and skill as the post requires.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • Health and Safety
  • Confidentiality
  • Risk management

Desirable

  • Knowledge of current health care issues
  • Understanding of the role of an Imaging dept

Values based question

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?
Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Team worker
  • Good decision making / prioritising skills
  • Flexible
  • Keyboard skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general level of education to GCSE standard or equivalent
  • To undertake further appropriate training to develop knowledge and skill as the post requires.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • Health and Safety
  • Confidentiality
  • Risk management

Desirable

  • Knowledge of current health care issues
  • Understanding of the role of an Imaging dept

Values based question

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?

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)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Radiology Systems and X-ray Office Manager

Maxine Harrison

maxineharrison@nhs.net

01226434326

Details

Date posted

19 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-3869i-06-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Community Diagnostic Centre

8 The Glass Works

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S70 1GW


Supporting documents

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