Clerical Assistant

Job Description
Job summary
The role will require the successful candidate to undertake administration duties for patients on an elective admission pathway from Pre-operative assessment through from referral, pre-op assessment through to admission and discharge. They will provide administrative support to a multi-disciplinary clinical team as well as provide administration service for patients attending various clinics within Pre-Assessment Centre. They will undertake reception duties across the 3 areas of Day Surgery Centre, Theatre Admissions Unit & Pre-Op Assessment Clinic and undertake administration duties for patients attending Theatre Treatment Suite.
Please note the hours of the role cover between 6.50am to 7pm.
Main duties of the job
The role will require the successful candidate to undertake administration duties for patients on an elective admission pathway from Pre-operative assessment through from referral, pre-op assessment through to admission and discharge. They will provide administrative support to a multi-disciplinary clinical team as well as provide administration service for patients attending various clinics within Pre-Assessment Centre. They will undertake reception duties across the 3 areas of Day Surgery Centre, Theatre Admissions Unit & Pre-Op Assessment Clinic and undertake administration duties for patients attending Theatre Treatment Suite.
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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From the 09 April 2025 we cannot sponsor band 3 entry level roles
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent), Grade C/4 or above
- ECDL Advanced or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience in using Microsoft word processing and spreadsheet packages
Desirable
- Recent experience of working within the NHS
- Experience in the use of NHS IT systems
- Understanding of medical terminology
knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the Data Protection Act
- Knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act
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