Clerical OfficerNHS
Job summary
The Referral & Booking Service department comprises of small teams working within specialties, they have the responsibility for the registration and booking of patients for Outpatient appointments at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic Clerical Officer to come and join our Patient Centred Clerical team in the Referral and Booking Service at Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust.
Main duties of the job
Literate and Numerate NVQ2 in Customer Care or an equivalent level of knowledge/experience Education to GCSE grade C standard or equivalent or the ability to pass the Trust's basic literacy and numeracy Test Level 2. Commitment to undergo training as required knowledge of clerical procedures and administrative systems pertaining to the department (acquired though on the job training). Motivated, keen to learn Reliable, trustworthy with a flexible approach to duties and work practices. Good interpersonal skills. Team working Standard keyboard skills Able to work on own initiative within agreed guidelines. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
Job description
For questions about this job, contact: Name Zoe Richardson Position Outpatient Support Manager Email [email protected] Phone number 00000 Shortlisting Date: 23/9/26 Interview Date: 1/10/26
Job Summary The Referral & Booking Service department comprises of small teams working within specialties, they have the responsibility for the registration and booking of patients for Outpatient appointments at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Clerical Officer to come and join our Patient Centred Clerical team in the Referral and Booking Service at Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust.
Why you should join our Team The successful candidate will contribute to the provision of a comprehensive patient administration functionalities within the Outpatient Clinic Service Unit,
Duties include the below
· Some of the vacancies will be predominantly Telephone based and will be primarily your key role, receiving and making telephones calls to and from patients regarding appointments. Standardised scripts are followed, and calls are monitored and recorded.
· Other general patient administration duties.
The post holder will be required to maintain and provide a patient focused confidential, efficient and accurate administration service in line with the procedures set out in the Trust’s Patient Access policies. You will need to be able to liaise with staff throughout the Trust and patients dealing effectively and efficiently with their enquiries.
This post is based at St. James’s Hospital, but you could be asked to work at any of the following sites within Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, Leeds General Infirmary, and Chapel Allerton Hospital.
What you will bring to the role
- Literate and Numerate
- NVQ2 in Customer Care or an equivalent level of knowledge/experience
- Education to GCSE grade C standard or equivalent or the ability to pass the Trust's basic literacy and numeracy Test Level 2.
- Commitment to undergo training as required
- knowledge of clerical procedures and administrative systems pertaining to the department (acquired though on the job training).
- Motivated, keen to learn
- Reliable, trustworthy with a flexible approach to duties and work practices.
- Good interpersonal skills. Team working
- Standard keyboard skills
- Able to work on own initiative within agreed guidelines.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
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Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
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Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.