Clerical Officer - South District Nurse Team

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in England is seeking a Clerical Officer for their District Nurse Administration Team. This role, based at Selby Hospital, involves providing essential administrative support, scheduling patient visits, and maintaining records. Strong IT skills in Microsoft Office are essential, with a focus on clear communication and independent working. The position offers competitive benefits, including NHS pension, generous holiday, and various support schemes. Apply now to make a meaningful impact in community healthcare.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27-33 days annual leave

Relocation package

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Effective task prioritization and flexibility in a patient-centered manner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with NHS systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Order and manage stock supplies.
• Schedule visits and appointments for care providers.
• Communicate with patients and professionals.
• Maintain patient records accurately.
• Contribute to quality admin service in a clinical environment.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Effective communication

Task prioritization

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

SystmOne

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Are you a proactive and organised individual looking to make a meaningful contribution to community healthcare? We have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and supportive District Nurse Administration Team as a Clerical Officer, based at Selby Hospital with regular travel required to Sherburn and Tadcaster.

You’ll work closely with our Admin Assistant to provide essential administrative support to the District Nursing teams, helping to coordinate patient visits, manage communications, and ensure the smooth running of our services.

Responsibilities

• Order and manage stock supplies, ensuring rotation in line with guidelines
• Schedule visits and appointments at the request of other care providers
• Communicate with patients and professionals on behalf of the nursing team
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including archiving
• Contribute to a high-quality admin service in a busy clinical environment

Requirements

• Has strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Communicates clearly and professionally with a wide range of people
• Can prioritise tasks effectively and work flexibly in a patient-centred way
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Experience with NHS systems and SystmOne is desirable but not essential—full training will be provided.

Location and Working Pattern

Based at Selby Hospital with regular travel to Sherburn and Tadcaster. Working pattern - Mondays & Thursdays 7.5 hours per day or Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 5 hours per day.

Team Message

A Personal Message from the Team

“We’re a close-knit and supportive team who genuinely care about each other and the work we do. We’re proud to play a key role in helping our District Nurses deliver care to the community, and we’re excited to welcome someone new who shares our values. If you’re looking for a role where your admin skills make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!”

Apply and Additional Information

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support relocation expenses for hard to fill positions
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance

For further information on the benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Other information

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

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This advert closes on Sunday 28 Dec 2025.