Main area Decontamination Sterile Services Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 25 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 5 hours a day) Job ref 214-SRG-7097185
Employer Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Kings Mill Hospital Town Sutton in Ashfield Salary £24,625 - £25,674 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 01/05/2025 23:59
Clerical Officer
NHS AfC: Band 3
We are looking for a motivated and professional Clerical Officer to join our Sterile Services Department, a vital area within our organisation that plays a critical role in infection prevention and patient safety. This position is ideal for someone with a strong administrative background who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
As a Clerical Officer, you will be responsible for providing a wide range of clerical and administrative support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the department. You will be at the heart of departmental operations—handling enquiries, maintaining accurate records, managing correspondence, and ensuring the efficient processing of key documentation.
This is a customer-facing role, requiring frequent interaction with internal colleagues and external partners. As such, excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. You’ll be a key point of contact, supporting departmental leadership while also assisting with important tasks such as data collection, recruitment coordination, and minute-taking.
Your contribution will directly support the Sterile Services team in delivering a high-quality, responsive service to all users across the hospital and beyond. This is a great opportunity to become part of a professional team in a supportive working environment, where attention to detail and commitment to service excellence are highly valued.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Knowledge Requirements
* Computer literate and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Qualifications/Academic/Craft/Professional
* GCSE English, Maths Grade A or equivalent
* RSA 3 text processing/word processing or equivalent
Experience
* At least 2 years administration experience
* Customer care experience
* Experience of working in a health environment
Contractual Requirements
* Ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines
* Good team member, diplomatic and tactful
Applicants are kindly requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process.
If you would like this information in an alternative format or in a different language please contact us on 01623 622515 ext 3271.
Please note that we no longer accept handwritten/paper applications and that the email address given on your application will be used for all correspondence regarding this post.
Only applications received on or before the closing date will be considered for short listing. This is to ensure that the Trust meets its commitment to Equality of Opportunity.
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be invoiced to you once you've commenced employment.
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