2371 - Receptionist/Clerical Officer

Job summary

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to join our AMU Admin team to carry out a full range of duties in order to provide an effective and efficient service for the Acute Medical Unit and Medical Same Day Emergency Care.

Main duties of the role

The post holder will be required to work in 3 different roles covering AMU and Medical SDEC which will involve

To provide an efficient and effective reception for patients attending the departments, directing and helping visitors and patients with enquires.

To act as first line of contact for all telephone enquiries to the ward/unit, re-directing calls when necessary

To ensure patients are appropriately received, admitted, transferred, discharged and where necessary make outpatient appointments, using the Hospital Careflow (electronic patient record system) system

General administration duties such as filing, scanning, photocopying and tracking medical notes

To work closely with the multi-disciplinary ward team to maintain recognised standards promoting efficient ward management

Job responsibilities

We reserve the right to close positions early

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction