The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Clerical Officer - Patient Access (Bank)

The closing date is 17 June 2025

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to support our Patient Access Team covering Reception and Clinic Prep duties.

Reception: the required hours would be weekdays 4pm - 8pm and Saturday and/or Sundays 8am - 4pm

Clinic Prep Team: 8am - 4pm Monday to Friday - this would be based at Atcham Business Park

The successful candidates will have the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a bigger team.

PAC Support Services Team provide support for the majority of outpatient clinics at both The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH). This role will involve meeting and greeting patients at the time of attendance and ensuring that they are booked into a clinic upon arrival, ensuring notes are ready for the clinical staff. The attendance will also need to be completed using the Trust's Patient Administration System.

As an employer, we will provide you with an excellent opportunity that will support your career development and support you to fulfil your potential. You will be joining a dedicated team with a breadth of experience and a commitment to ensuring organisational success.

Main duties of the job

The post holder would be expected to use the Trust's Patient Administration System (PAS) SEMA, within all areas of Health Records and Patient Access; this will require extensive use of a VDU, keyboard skills daily. Receive, sort and deliver patient records to all wards and departments, including peripheral buildings as instructed by the Medical Records Supervisor. Responsible for the provision of a comprehensive day to day health library service The post holder would be expected to meet performance standards specific to the area they are working in. Ensure that when handling patient information, or discussing patient needs, confidentiality guidelines are strictly adhered to and that close attention is given to the Trust's Confidentiality Policy and Information Governance guidelines. To be aware of and work within the Trust's Health & Safety policy at all times. A combination of sitting, standing, excessive walking and physical effort involving moving and handling.

About us

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust can offer yougreat career prospects and a fantastic work-life balance. Situated in one of the most attractive parts of the country with dramatic countryside and bustling towns we have state of the art facilities, supportive friendly teams and excellent professional development opportunities.

Details

Date posted

03 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

223-CPA-396

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE's in English and Maths at grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent)

Experience and skills

Essential

  • Basic computer skills
  • Previous clerical experience in a busy environment

Desirable

  • Customer service experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE's in English and Maths at grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent)

Experience and skills

Essential

  • Basic computer skills
  • Previous clerical experience in a busy environment

Desirable

  • Customer service experience

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

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

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Support Services Manager

Elaine Roberts

elaine.roberts18@nhs.net

01743261000

Details

Date posted

03 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

223-CPA-396

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Supporting documents

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