Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the fantastic team in Firle pre-assessment.
The Firle Unit provides a vital service in safely preparing patients for surgery.
We require a clinic clerk to be part of a small team to help in providing this service.
Main duties of the job
The duties include greeting patients, collating of notes, collection of notes and reception duties such as answering the phone and making appointments.
We are open Monday to Friday 08.00 hours to 18.00. The hours are 37.5 hours per week. The duties are arranged to ensure that the unit has clerical cover for all of the hours that we are open.
The use of OASIS, I-Fit and e-searcher would be useful but training can be provided.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details of the post.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of filing system
- Ability to work methodically
- Able to manage and organise own work load to strict deadlines, can work calmly under pressure
- Good telephone manner
- Able to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative
- Good communication / interpersonal skills (Administrative duties)
- Good keyboard and IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS system
- Knowledge of Medisoft; ophthalmic patient record system
Experience
Essential
- Administration experience in NHS or other similar environment
- Awareness of confidentiality issues
- Customer care skills and experience, preferably within a healthcare environment
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education to GCSE or equivalent level including English and Maths
- Literacy and numeric skills
- Ability to undertake additional training on departmental IT and manual systems
Desirable
- Theatre man/ Medisoft training
- ECDL or other alternative IT qualification
- Oasis training
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 2 Medical Secretary roles in St Leonards On Sea
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Clinic Clerk Firle pre-assessment unit with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in St Leonards On Sea, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Jul 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (16 Jul 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHS job search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.