The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Clerical Officer - Endoscopy

The closing date is 22 April 2026

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.

Main duties of the job

o This role helps organise and manage patient appointments for the Endoscopy department.o You will work with doctors, nurses and patients to make sure bookings are made correctly and on time.o You'll use computer systems every day to keep patient records up to date and help plan appointment lists.o The job includes answering phone calls, helping patients face to face, and solving problems when they come up.o You'll need to work well with others, follow rules, and be flexible with your working hours.o You may also help train new staff and support other tasks to keep thedepartment running smoothly.

About us

Our Poppy's Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Details

Date posted

08 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

223-COE-235

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)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Operations Manager

Cathy Hordley

cathy.hordley@nhs.net

01743261000

Details

Date posted

08 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

223-COE-235

Job locations

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

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Supporting documents

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