Job summary
We are currently looking to appoint a Clinical Administration Officer (CAO) in the Speciality Medicine Care Unit within Medicine & Emergency Care Division. This is a secondment opportunity for a fixed term to March 2026. The working hours are Monday to Friday 0830-1700 with an hours lunch break.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Administration Officers (CAO's) provide a range of administrative support services to a group of consultant medical staff and nursing staff. They are expected to have advanced skills commensurate with their responsibilities. They will work independently, providing support of the highest quality and taking leadership in their professional areas.
About us
Chesterfield Royal Hospital is located in Calow, Chesterfield, which is situated on a green field site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is home to the Crooked Spire and is also close to Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham, thus offering numerous choices for recreational activities and lifestyles.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital was officially opened by the queen in 1985 and since then it has continued to expand and modernise, currently holding approximately 550 beds. We provide acute in-patient and out-patient care for Chesterfield and the surrounding rural area of North Derbyshire, serving a population of approximately 350,000 people.
We are currently rated GOOD by the CQC.
We are firmly rooted in the founding principles of the NHS, and we have built on this through our "Leading the Chesterfield Way" framework. We know people have a life and responsibilities outside of work and offer flexibility and a raft of support for your physical and mental wellbeing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- oEducated to GSCE standard (or equivalent), to include English grade C or above oTyping/Word Processing (or equivalent) oFamiliar with Microsoft Office based computer packages, including email and internet
Desirable
- oECDL oAny office based training such as NVQ oMedical terminology oAudio Typing
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working as part of a multi- disciplinary team oPrevious office/secretarial experience
Desirable
- oPrevious NHS experience oKnowledge of hospital Patient Information System
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- oGood communication skills oGood prioritisation and organisational skills oFamiliar with work based computer systems oAbility to work under pressure, prioritising work to meet deadlines oGood telephone manner
Desirable
- oPrevious waiting list experience oMedical terminology oPreparing agendas and minute taking
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oProfessional appearance oAwareness of confidentiality oAdaptable to meet service needs
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- oEducated to GSCE standard (or equivalent), to include English grade C or above oTyping/Word Processing (or equivalent) oFamiliar with Microsoft Office based computer packages, including email and internet
Desirable
- oECDL oAny office based training such as NVQ oMedical terminology oAudio Typing
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working as part of a multi- disciplinary team oPrevious office/secretarial experience
Desirable
- oPrevious NHS experience oKnowledge of hospital Patient Information System
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- oGood communication skills oGood prioritisation and organisational skills oFamiliar with work based computer systems oAbility to work under pressure, prioritising work to meet deadlines oGood telephone manner
Desirable
- oPrevious waiting list experience oMedical terminology oPreparing agendas and minute taking
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oProfessional appearance oAwareness of confidentiality oAdaptable to meet service needs
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
