0388 - Clerical Officer

Barnsley Hospital; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Barnsley Hospital is seeking motivated individuals for two part-time posts in the Emergency Department reception. Candidates should have clerical experience, good communication skills, and be able to work under pressure. These roles require flexibility for shifts including weekends and Bank Holidays, offering a dynamic work environment in a high-performing NHS Trust.

Qualifications

• Clerical experience dealing with the public.
• Experience in Emergency Department or hospital reception.
• Familiarity with NHS procedures and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support in the Emergency Department reception.
• Dealing with patients and handling all clerical duties.
• Work shifts including weekends and Bank Holidays.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

GCSE Maths & English (A-C) or equivalent

Tools

IT Systems (Microsoft packages)

Job description

This listing is for two posts of 14 and 18.66 hours per week

We require ahighly motivated individual to work in our busy Emergency Department reception.You will be required to work with the minimum of supervision and as part of ateam, dealing with all the clerical duties associated with patients attendingthe Emergency Department.

You will workshifts (a mixture of 07:15 to 14:45 and 14:45 to 22:15) on a rolling 3 weekrota pattern. This will include Bank Holidays and weekends as they fall on therota.

Applicants shouldpossess good communication and organisational skills and be able to work underpressure. Previous reception experience and computer/keyboard skills are essentialfor this post.

Post1

14 hours per week

Week1

Wed Days 0715-1445

Sunday Afters 1445-2215

Week2

Saturday Days 0715-1445

Week3

Tuesday Days 0715-1445

Friday Days 0715-1445

Saturday Days 0715-1445

Post2

18.66 hours per week

Week1

Friday Afters 1445-2215

Saturday Afters 1445-2215

Week2

Friday Afters 1445-2215

Saturday Afters 1445-2215

Week 3

Monday Afters 1445-2215

Friday Afters 1445-2215

Saturday Afters 1445-2215

Sunday Afters 1445-2215

Main duties of the job

To carry out the fullrange of specified duties in the Emergency Department reception area in orderto provide an effective and efficient clerical support service to the EmergencyDepartment.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close aposition early.

BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Goodrating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment andachieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. Weare proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainablefuture for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

Therehas never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at paceand a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation,where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journeyto sustainability and growth.

BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunityand fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnicorigin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion orbelief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS(criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by thesuccessful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who mayrequire sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa routeplease use the link on the right hand side of this advert to check youreligibility, please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 and 3 entry roles areno longer eligible for sponsorship.

Job responsibilities

Job Description for 0388

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Person Specification

Experience

• Clerical experience of dealing with the general public.
• Medway experience.
• ED or other hospital reception experience.
• Previous hospital experience.

Knowledge and Awareness

• Understanding of the need for confidentiality.
• IT systems particularly Microsoft packages.
• Knowledge of NHS procedures.
• Awareness of health and safety requirements.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English (A-C) or equivalent or equivalent experience.

Trust Values

• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.

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.