Clerical Officer

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust; Bolton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Bolton NHS Foundation Trust as an Administrative Support in the Dietetic Department. This is a Fixed Term position with full-time hours where you will support the dietetic service through various administrative tasks, ensuring effective patient care and operational functionality. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication and IT skills, thrive in busy environments, and be committed to high standards of service delivery.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a high-volume workload.
• Team player with diverse communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to dietetic outpatient clinics.
• Assisting in managing the dietetic service office.
• Handling bookings and enquiries for dietitians.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good IT skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Job description

Fixed Term - 12 months

1 x 37.5 hours and 1 x 27 hours

The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Dietetic Department at Bolton Foundation Trust, reporting to the Principle Service Lead. The post holder will provide vital administrative support for the dietitians and the dietetic management team, supporting a range of functions including booking outpatient appointments, handling telephone and email enquiries, producing Word and Excel documents, and minute taking.

Using appropriate technologies and equipment, and taking guidance from the Admin Band 3 where appropriate, the post holder will produce work outputs to a high standard, meeting the organisation's requirements for effective patient care, safety, Clinical Governance, and Information Governance, in line with all policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Candidates must be highly motivated and able to multi-task in a busy administration office. Excellent communication skills are essential, as you will work with a diverse range of people. Good IT skills and attention to detail are also required; the department handles a high volume workload, so meeting deadlines is crucial. The ability to work effectively as part of a team is essential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing administrative support to the dietetic outpatient clinics
• Offering comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the dietetic service
• Assisting in the day-to-day running of the dietetic service office

The aims of this Trust are to improve health and provide the best possible care to the population served, ensuring staff have joy and pride in their work. We aim to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Staff are valued, and we offer excellent opportunities for training and development.

Note: As an employer and sponsor licence holder, we cannot provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route for this position, as it does not meet the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. For eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please visit the GOV.UK website.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Amanda Wall
• Job title: Principle Service Lead
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]