Clerical Officer - Endoscopy

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

The closing date is 07 May 2025

Job summary

This busy specialty is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated person who can offer excellent administrative support to assist in the smooth running of the Endoscopy booking office.

The Endoscopy Clerical Officer will have responsibility for administrative duties within the endoscopy booking office and reception area. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring an optimum level of efficient clerical support to the department in a timely and accurate manner.

Administrative experience including previous booking and/or appointment experience would be beneficial. Working knowledge of using Microsoft Office applications, an understanding of data protection and maintaining strict confidentiality in the healthcare setting are all essential, together with excellent organisational and communication skills, flexibility, good time management and the ability to work as part of a team.

The post holder will be working within the busy Booking and Scheduling office based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (across main site and William Farr House), however the successful candidate will be required to travel and work at both The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital in Telford on a rotational basis.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will work closely with managers and staff at all levels to help develop and maintain a high quality booking and scheduling service for the Endoscopy Unit.

The Booking and Scheduling office manage Outpatient and Inpatient Endoscopy appointments across The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. The successful candidate will have specific areas of responsibility, including waiting list management and elective rescheduling, as well as dealing with and responding to enquiries from patients and staff.

The post involves providing face to face reception cover on a rotational basis.

About us

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

223-ECO-214

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (including cross site working when required)

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 4 GCSE's (Grades 9 - 4) or equivalent including Maths and English

Desirable

  • Working towards NVQ in Business Admin or Customer services

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of customer Care
  • General office processes experience
  • Knowledge of software programs
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages eg PowerPoint, Word, Excel and other IT skills acquired through training and practical experience

Desirable

  • Knowledge of PAS systems
  • Experience of NHS working practices
  • Previous office experience
  • Extensive experience of electronic scheduling
  • SEMA Helix/Care Flow

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • High standard of grammar and spelling
  • Understanding of confidentiality/ data protection issues.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 4 GCSE's (Grades 9 - 4) or equivalent including Maths and English

Desirable

  • Working towards NVQ in Business Admin or Customer services

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of customer Care
  • General office processes experience
  • Knowledge of software programs
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages eg PowerPoint, Word, Excel and other IT skills acquired through training and practical experience

Desirable

  • Knowledge of PAS systems
  • Experience of NHS working practices
  • Previous office experience
  • Extensive experience of electronic scheduling
  • SEMA Helix/Care Flow

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • High standard of grammar and spelling
  • Understanding of confidentiality/ data protection issues.

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

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (including cross site working when required)

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (including cross site working when required)

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Endoscopy Co-ordinator

Alex Hill

alex.hill11@nhs.net

01743261000

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

223-ECO-214

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (including cross site working when required)

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Supporting documents

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