Clerical Officer

NHS; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job description

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking a motivated and professional Clerical Officer to join our Sterile Services Department, a vital area within our organisation that plays a critical role in infection prevention and patient safety. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong administrative background who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

The Clerical Officer will provide a wide range of clerical and administrative support to ensure the smooth daily operations of the department. Responsibilities include handling enquiries, maintaining accurate records, managing correspondence, and processing key documentation efficiently.

This customer-facing role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as it involves frequent interaction with internal colleagues and external partners. The successful candidate will support departmental leadership and assist with data collection, recruitment coordination, and minute-taking.

Your contribution will support the Sterile Services team in delivering high-quality, responsive services across the hospital and beyond. This position offers an excellent opportunity to join a professional team in a supportive environment that values attention to detail and service excellence.

Main duties of the job

For more details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

About us

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Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood is nationally recognized as an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are proud of our 5,500 colleagues and were named the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital as Outstanding, and Newark and Mansfield Community Hospitals as Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the past three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands, and in 2020, it was the third-best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

We believe that happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment that promotes wellbeing and offers development opportunities. We care for our patients and our staff alike.

Our culture emphasizes learning, compassion, and a person-centered approach. We would love for you to join us.

Job responsibilities

For detailed responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge Requirements

• Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Qualifications/Academic/Craft/Professional

• GCSE English and Maths Grade A or equivalent
• RSA 3 text processing/word processing or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of administrative experience
• Customer care experience
• Experience working in a healthcare environment

Contractual Requirements

• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Good team player, diplomatic and tactful

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.

Employer name

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £24,625 to £25,674 per annum, pro-rata