Clerical Officer

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and professional Clerical Officer to join our Sterile Services Department, a vital area within our organisation that plays a critical role in infection prevention and patient safety. This position is ideal for someone with a strong administrative background who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

As a Clerical Officer, you will be responsible for providing a wide range of clerical and administrative support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the department. You will be at the heart of departmental operations--handling enquiries, maintaining accurate records, managing correspondence, and ensuring the efficient processing of key documentation.

This is a customer-facing role, requiring frequent interaction with internal colleagues and external partners. As such, excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. You'll be a key point of contact, supporting departmental leadership while also assisting with important tasks such as data collection, recruitment coordination, and minute-taking.

Your contribution will directly support the Sterile Services team in delivering a high-quality, responsive service to all users across the hospital and beyond. This is a great opportunity to become part of a professional team in a supportive working environment, where attention to detail and commitment to service excellence are highly valued.

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification

About us

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Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.

Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.