Clerical Officer

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is advertising an exciting opportunity for a motivated administrator to join the Musculoskeletal (MSK) Outpatients Department at Royal Hallamshire Hospital.

The post will provide reception and administrative support to the MSK service, working alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver a high‑quality patient experience. It is a fixed‑term contract for twelve months, with potential review depending on project needs.

Responsibilities

• Reception duties and general administrative support within MSK Outpatients.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient care.
• Flexibility to work at different hospital sites.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic and supportive Musculoskeletal (MSK) Service. The successful applicant will provide reception and administrative support to the MSK Outpatients Department, delivering a high‑quality service to patients and working closely as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The post will be primarily based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital; however, there may also be a requirement to work at the Northern General Hospital, so flexibility is essential.

Applicants should have experience of working with the public and within a team environment. You will be an effective communicator with the ability to organise your workload efficiently, manage your time well, and work using your own initiative.

Basic keyboard skills and a working knowledge of computers are essential. Full training will be provided, along with ongoing support and regular development sessions.

To contribute to the delivery of an efficient and effective administrative service within the Department. The NHS administrative workforce are focused on the ultimate outcome of quality hospital and patient care and have high standards when it comes to liaising with any person the service comes into contact with. They thrive on the busy nature of the role and remain positive, dedicated and determined to produce quality work for themselves and the team around them.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of twelve (12) months due to the post being recruited as part of a limited term project within the Trust. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the requirement for the post to be maintained as a part of the project’s implementation and the timescales associated with this.

Please note all existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis. This must first be agreed with your current line manager.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff.

• This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Melanie Porteous Job title: Deputy Service Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0114 2268749