1146 - Pre-operative Assessment Clerk

Job summary

The interview date for this role is 7th October 2025.

30 Hours fixed term role until 30th September 2026.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for apprentices who are currently studying for NVQ Level 2/3, apprentices should note that the salary would be Agenda for Change Annex 21 trainee rate (75%max of band) until they have completed their apprenticeship.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the pre-assessment admin team at Barnsley Hospital. Pre-assessment is a core department within the trust and has a high turn around of patients that are awaiting elective surgery under all specialities. The post holder will become a part of a small busy team based at Barnsley hospital. The team mainly covers general reception duties. Including but not exclusive to answering telephone calls from both internal peers and patients, booking and amending pre-assessment appointments. Manning the front desk in rotation, booking in patients and managing appointments. Pre-operative prepping and allocation of patient theatre notes, and dealing with patient queries, liaising with different departments and specialities.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will become a part of a small busy team based at Barnsley hospital. The team mainly covers general reception duties. Including but not exclusive to answering telephone calls from both interal peers and patients, booking and ammending pre-assessment appointments. Manning the front desk in rotation, booking in patients and managing appointments. Pre-operative prepping and allocation of patient theatre notes, and dealing with patient queries, liaising with different departments and specialities.

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation 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

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

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)

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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)

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