Clerical Officer - Emergency Department

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading children's healthcare provider is looking for a Clerical Officer to join their Emergency Department in Sheffield. This part-time role involves providing reception services, supporting medical staff, and ensuring data accuracy in a busy environment. Applicants should have GCSE qualifications and relevant experience, with a caring attitude crucial for patient interaction. Flexible hours include days, nights, and weekends.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Health and wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Previous experience of dealing with the general public in a workplace setting.
• Previous experience in clerical work in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming reception service for patients and visitors.
• Support 'resus' situations by taking essential patient details.
• Ensure accurate data entry in the Careflow PAS system.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to cope with conflicting demands and time pressures

Excellent keyboard skills

Persuasive and influencing skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English

ECDL

Tools

Careflow PAS

Job description

Go back Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Clerical Officer - Emergency Department

The closing date is 07 December 2025

Permanent | Part-time (30 hours) | 24hr service - includes days, nights and bank holidays

Interview date: Thursday 18th December 2025

We're looking for someone to join our reception and clerical team, where you'll help ensure the smooth running of our busy Emergency Department. You'll provide a professional and compassionate service, supporting patients, families, and medical staff in critical moments. We're looking for someone with a caring attitude, quick thinking, and a desire to helpp>

About You

Educated to GCSE level or have equivalent experience.

Previous experience in a public-facing role with general office responsibilities.

Enthusiastic and compassionate with the ability to stay calm and professional in challenging situations.

A team player with a desire to contribute to the care and support of others.

We'd love to hear from you if you're passionate about making a difference in the Emergency Department!

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Deputy Divisional Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Provide a welcoming reception service for patients, ambulance staff and visitors.
• Support "resus" situations by taking essential patient details.
• Register patients and ensure accurate data entry in the Careflow PAS system.
• Direct patients to appropriate areas and answer questions with excellent customer service.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and uphold professionalism in challenging situations.
• Schedule follow-up appointments

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health. We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [e-mail]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• GCSE Maths and English
• ECDL

Experience

• Experience of general office duties
• Previous experience of dealing with the general public in a workplace setting
• Previous experience of clerical work in an Emergency Department or a healthcare environment.

Knowledge and Skills

• Previous experience of using a computerised client database
• Excellent keyboard skills
• Use of Careflow PAS

Personal Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to cope with conflicting demands and time pressures
• Persuasive and influencing skills
• Ability to use own initiative
• Ability to remain calm and professional
• Team Worker
• Flexible and adaptable
• Self Motivated
• Good levels of accuracy and attention to detail

Demonstrates Trust Values

• Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Teamwork and Integrity - Together we Care

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.

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

£24,937 to £26,598 a yearper annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

425-25-7453992-B

Job locations

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust