Job summary Interview dates TBC An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clerical officer to work within our friendly breast screening team. The post holder will work within the team delivering a high-quality breast screening and symptomatic services. we are looking for a self-motivated and highly organised individual to join our team. This is an extremely busy directorate so the need to work effectively under pressure is a key requirement of this post. You must have an interpersonal and organisational skills, a flexible approach and be able to work under own initiative. You will need to be a dedicated team player who has the ability to work professionally at all times. The role will involve appointment booking, administration duties and providing a friendly and efficient reception services. Excellent communication and customer care skills are expected. Knowledge of the national health service breast screening programme would be advantageous. Main duties of the job To provide an effective and professional reception service to the Breast Imaging Unit Medical Imaging department at Barnsley Hospital and at the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Barnsley town centre. Receiving and booking in patients using relevant hospital systems, checking all patient identifiable data is accurate and updating as necessary. Directing patients to the appropriate waiting areas. To keep patient informed of current waiting times. To monitor the waiting areas, alerting clinical staff and security to any incident should the need arise. Dealing with queries and requests from the public, other hospital departments and external providers. About us Wereserve the right to close positions early BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently ratedGood by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progressin the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be thebest Place to Work We scored bestin the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionateleadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust alsoscored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make toeach other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone We are proud ofthe commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable futureand our organisation is highly valued by our local communities There has neverbeen a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a wecan do this attitude is evident right through the organisation BarnsleyHospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunityand fair treatment to all applicants Forindividuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advertto check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are nolonger eligible for sponsorship Thecost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will onlybe met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attachedJob Description and Person Specification for full details of the role andresponsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attachedJob Description and Person Specification for full details of the role andresponsibilities. Person Specification Knowledge and Awareness Essential Health and safety Confidentiality Computer literate Desirable Knowledge of current health care issues Understanding of the role of an Imaging dept and a breast department Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE level or equivalent To undertake further appropriate training to develop knowledge and skill as the post requires. 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 explain what motivates you to do a good job Experience Desirable Previous NHS experience Skills and Abilities Essential Interpersonal skills Communication skills Keyboard skills Team worker Good decision making/prioritizing skills Flexible Desirable Ability to promote good team working practices Ability to build good working relationships with other departments and staff groups and work on own initiative as well as part of a team. Person Specification Knowledge and Awareness Essential Health and safety Confidentiality Computer literate Desirable Knowledge of current health care issues Understanding of the role of an Imaging dept and a breast department Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE level or equivalent To undertake further appropriate training to develop knowledge and skill as the post requires. 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 explain what motivates you to do a good job Experience Desirable Previous NHS experience Skills and Abilities Essential Interpersonal skills Communication skills Keyboard skills Team worker Good decision making/prioritizing skills Flexible Desirable Ability to promote good team working practices Ability to build good working relationships with other departments and staff groups and work on own initiative as well as part of a team. 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