Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

ACU Clerical Officer/Receptionist

The closing date is 14 July 2025

Job summary

Jessop Fertility offers a unique and dedicated service to couples who are experiencing fertility problems. Located in the Jessop Wing, Sheffield, Jessop Fertility is one of the UK's leading assisted conception centres. Our service is led by highly experiences NHS consultants who are experts in the field of infertility and reproductive surgery to ensure patients receive exceptional service with continuity of care.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a central role in the provision of efficient, high quality and comprehensive administrative service to the Assisted Conception Unit and Jessop Fertility.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for the maximum period of 7 months. Where there is potential, the secondment/fixed term contract may finish early, or in the first instance, the secondment/fixed term contract may be extended due to the internal/external secondment of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and secondments in relation to the substantive post holder.

Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.

Main duties of the job

Contribute to the delivery of an efficient and effective administrative service within the Department.

Undertake administration functions for the department, such as e-mail, post, telephone calls, messages, photocopying and scanning.

Undertake accurate recording / inputting and amending of data within patient notes and Trust information systems, including input of data to HFEA regulatory body within set timeframes.

Booking and rescheduling patient appointments.

Communicate effectively with the use of tact and diplomacy and seek to overcome barriers to effective communication. This may require the use of multiple communication methods, such as email, telephone, reception duties, etc.

Work collaboratively with the wider departmental team to ensure a consistent and effective Patient First service.

Actively use initiative within the role but seek guidance when required and appropriate.

Assist and support in the development and improvement of the service by sharing discussing and implementing new ideas and ways of working with colleagues and Directorate staff.

Complete all mandatory training required by the Trust and actively participate in personal development.

Assist with the training of new or less experienced members of staff.

Undertake effective prioritisation of own workload and the coordination of activities / duties related to the role.

Assist with the archiving of patient notes in line with HFEA regulations.

Taking and processing of payments for self-funding patients.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Details

Date posted

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum pro rata for part time staff

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

7 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

190-0575-DIR-S

Job locations

Jessop Wing

Tree Root Walk

Sheffield

S10 2SF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE at Grade C/4 in English and Maths (or equivalent qualifications) or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • NVQ Level II in Business Administration / Customer Service / IT

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within an office environment
  • Experience of working in a public facing role.

Desirable

  • Relevant experience within the NHS

Further Training

Essential

  • Knowledge of / experience of using information and/or customer service systems.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Excel and Word.

Desirable

  • Previous experience Infoflex / 59R Software
  • Previous experience of PAS / Infoflex / SystmOne (area specific software)

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of data protection issues and the ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Excellent communication skills, with ability to deal with staff at all levels.
  • Displays use of initiative with effective organisational skill
  • Ability to prioritise and work to strict/conflicting deadlines
  • On-going commitment to personal development
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE at Grade C/4 in English and Maths (or equivalent qualifications) or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • NVQ Level II in Business Administration / Customer Service / IT

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within an office environment
  • Experience of working in a public facing role.

Desirable

  • Relevant experience within the NHS

Further Training

Essential

  • Knowledge of / experience of using information and/or customer service systems.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Excel and Word.

Desirable

  • Previous experience Infoflex / 59R Software
  • Previous experience of PAS / Infoflex / SystmOne (area specific software)

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of data protection issues and the ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Excellent communication skills, with ability to deal with staff at all levels.
  • Displays use of initiative with effective organisational skill
  • Ability to prioritise and work to strict/conflicting deadlines
  • On-going commitment to personal development

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Jessop Wing

Tree Root Walk

Sheffield

S10 2SF


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Jessop Wing

Tree Root Walk

Sheffield

S10 2SF


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Service Manager - Reproductive Services

Hollie Nosek

h.nosek@nhs.net

01142268050

Details

Date posted

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum pro rata for part time staff

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

7 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

190-0575-DIR-S

Job locations

Jessop Wing

Tree Root Walk

Sheffield

S10 2SF


Supporting documents

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