Job summary Interviews - TBC An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Care of the Elderly Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting and supporting the secretarial team in providing an efficient and effective typing/clerical service. You must have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, a flexible approach and be able to work under your own initiative. You will need to be a dedicated team player who has the ability to work professionally at all times and the determination to be part of the leadership team and work with the administrative and clerical staff throughout the Trust. Excellent communication and customer care skills are expected. As this is a very busy department the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines is key. You will provide an efficient, courteous and professional service at all times. Knowledge of the healthcare/organisation environment is desirable. Main duties of the job The successful individual will provide audio typing/clerical and administrative work supporting the admin/clinical team so that patients requiring outpatient consultation/Inpatient stay do so in a streamlined process that matches their needs to that of the referring Consultant, GP or other Healthcare Professional. The individual will become part of a hardworking friendly team who support each other and treat everyone with respect. About us Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early. Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which 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, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth. Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history. The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. Certificates of Sponsorship For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility - Health and Care Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK Date posted 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9163-2463E-02-25 Job locations Pogmoor Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 2EP Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English (grade A to C) or equivalent. RSA 1 Typing Experience Essential Previous Audio Typing experience Desirable Previous clerical experience Previous NHS experience Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to deal with complaints both face to face and over the telephone Good communication skills Good interpersonal skills Ability to prioritise own workload Knowledge and Awareness Essential Knowledge of confidentiality Knowledge of Health & Safety Desirable Knowledge of Medical Terminology Value-based questions Essential In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important. In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English (grade A to C) or equivalent. RSA 1 Typing Experience Essential Previous Audio Typing experience Desirable Previous clerical experience Previous NHS experience Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to deal with complaints both face to face and over the telephone Good communication skills Good interpersonal skills Ability to prioritise own workload Knowledge and Awareness Essential Knowledge of confidentiality Knowledge of Health & Safety Desirable Knowledge of Medical Terminology Value-based questions Essential In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important. In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job. 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 Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Pogmoor Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 2EP Employer's website https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)