Clerical Officer - Theatre & Inpatient Scheduling Team


Location
Shrewsbury, England
Salary
£25,272 per annum/pro rata
Profession
Clerical officer
Grade
Band 2
Deadline
11 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 12 months (secondments will be considered for internal applications)
Posted Date
28 Aug 2026
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Job requirements

Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.

Essential

7 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Experience

    Experience of working within an Administrative setting

  • Experience

    Experience of working with software programmes

  • Experience

    Experience of dealing with patients/clients/customers

  • Qualifications

    Minimum of 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English (or equivalent qualifications/ experience)

  • Skills and Knowledge

    Computer literate with IT skills e.g. use of Microsoft programmes

  • Skills and Knowledge

    Evidence of Customer service skills

  • Skills and Knowledge

    Understanding of NHS Rules and Guidelines (RTT, Access Policy etc)

Desirable

5 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Experience

    Previous NHS Administrative Experience

  • Experience

    Experience of working within a Call centre

  • Qualifications

    NVQ level 2 in Business Admin

  • Qualifications

    NVQ level 2 in Customer Service

  • Skills and Knowledge

    Understanding of NHS systems (Careflow - PAS, e-Referrals)

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to play a key role in delivering a high-quality service at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. The NHS is a well-respected and globally recognised employer. Patient access is the ideal place to work if you are looking for a career working within the Trust.

Possession of GCSE qualifications of grade 4 or above in English Language and Maths or equivalent, along with a good supporting education are all essential. Customer Service or Business Administration NVQ's are desirable. However, the Trust will offer the opportunity for the successful applicant to gain these qualifications within their job role.

Previous administrative experience including previous Booking or Appointment experience would be beneficial but is not essential as full training will be provided. Working knowledge of using Microsoft Office applications, an understanding of data protection and maintaining strict confidentiality in the healthcare setting are all essential, together with excellent organisational and communication skills, flexibility, good time management and the ability to work as part of a team.

The post holder will be working within, and supporting the busy Booking and Scheduling Department based at Sentinel House, Whitchurch Road Shrewsbury.

Main duties of the job

Based in a busy call centre environment, the department is responsible for managing the bookings of outpatient appointments and procedures.

The successful post holder will work closely with managers and staff at all levels to help develop and maintain a high-quality Patient Access Service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.

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This advert is for Clerical Officer - Theatre & Inpatient Scheduling Team with Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust in Shrewsbury, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Clerical officer role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum/pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (secondments will be considered for internal applications). The application deadline is 11 Sep 2026.

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