NHS

Clerical Officer / Receptionist


PayCompetitive
LocationRotherham/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9165-25-02-084?language=en&page=727&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      The role is based across 2 sites Park Rehabilitation Centre and Rotherham General Hospital working as part of Therapies & Dietetics Department, Providing administration and clerical support including reception cover to identified specialities within the Therapy services including, / Orthopaedic / MSK / Amputees Rehab / Pelvic Heath / Occupational Health and other Allied Professionals within the Therapies and Dietetics Division The role is demanding so you must be confident, assertive and have the ability to multi-task and remain calm under pressure. You will have good listening and communication skills and be able to deal with people both internally and externally in a sensitive and professional manner. The ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to Trust policies is essential. You will have experience in administration systems. Excellent team working, organisational and communication skills are all essential for this post

      Main duties of the job

      The main responsibilities for this role will be as the initial point of contact for patients and staff, on the busy reception which can be a rapidly changing environment at both sites. You will learn skills for planning and prioritising your workloads, and learn how to maintain high levels of customer service at all times, ensuring that service users have a positive experience at point of contact. Communicating with people in an appropriate manner to ensure a level of understanding incorporating preferred ways of communication for all cultures and backgrounds providing inclusivity for all. You will be responding to emails and telephone calls and oral communication with the ability to handle pressurised situations calmly with empathy and professionalism, whilst dealing with face to face contact with service users following agreed processes We use various IT systems such as SystmOne, Sepia, PTS, ESR all these systems enable us to process referrals, book appointments, organise patient transport and arrange interpreters. You will be required to work flexibly as part of a team to cover for annual leave and sickness. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Assist with the monitoring of the generic email inbox amongst other admin duties

      About us

      The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

      As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

      But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

      All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

      Certificates of Sponsorship

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      Details

      Date posted

      28 May 2025

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 2

      Salary

      £24,169 a year per annum, pro rata

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time, Flexible working

      Reference number

      C9165-25-02-084

      Job locations

      The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

      Moorgate Road

      Rotherham

      South Yorkshire

      S60 2UD


      The Park Rehabilitation Centre

      Badsley Moor Lane

      Rotherham

      South Yorkshire

      S65 2QL


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • Previous experience of using an electronic records system i.e.SystmOne / Meditech
      • Experience of working in an office environment

      Desirable

      • Previous healthcare experience or other large sector organisation would be an advantage

      knowledge

      Essential

      • Working knowledge of NHS policies and procedures
      • Ability to recognise what information is confidential information and knowledge of how to maintain confidentiality

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • GCSE English and Maths Grade C/4-9 (level 4) (or equivalent),.i.e. Level 2 Functional Skills or NVQ Level 2 Business Administration
      • Experience of using Microsoft Office applications i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel and Adobe
      • Willing to undertake further training as required

      Desirable

      • EDCL or equivalent qualification
      • Evidence of continuous professional development
      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • Previous experience of using an electronic records system i.e.SystmOne / Meditech
      • Experience of working in an office environment

      Desirable

      • Previous healthcare experience or other large sector organisation would be an advantage

      knowledge

      Essential

      • Working knowledge of NHS policies and procedures
      • Ability to recognise what information is confidential information and knowledge of how to maintain confidentiality

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • GCSE English and Maths Grade C/4-9 (level 4) (or equivalent),.i.e. Level 2 Functional Skills or NVQ Level 2 Business Administration
      • Experience of using Microsoft Office applications i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel and Adobe
      • Willing to undertake further training as required

      Desirable

      • EDCL or equivalent qualification
      • Evidence of continuous professional development

      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.

      Employer details

      Employer name

      The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

      Moorgate Road

      Rotherham

      South Yorkshire

      S60 2UD


      Employer's website

      https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

      Moorgate Road

      Rotherham

      South Yorkshire

      S60 2UD


      Employer's website

      https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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