The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Booking Clerk

The closing date is 07 November 2025

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Senior Booking Clerk to join our Nuclear Medicine/Doppler team at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.

This key administrative role supports the delivery of a high-quality, patient-centred service within the Imaging Directorate.

Working closely with another Senior Booking Clerk, you will provide mutual support and resilience across both booking services to ensure the smooth and efficient coordination of patient appointments, clinics, and imaging sessions.

You will be responsible for supervising booking processes, maintaining accurate patient information, monitoring waiting lists with the support of our validation manager, and ensuring that all appointments are scheduled in line with Trust and national access targets. You will also provide day-to-day support and guidance to the wider administrative team.

You will have significant administrative experience within a healthcare or similar environment, ideally with knowledge of Nuclear Medicine booking systems. Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills are essential, along with the ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.You should be able to demonstrate initiative, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering excellent patient care through efficient service coordination.

Main duties of the job

  • Oversee and coordinate the booking of Nuclear Medicine investigations and procedures.
  • Work collaboratively with another Senior Booking Clerk to provide cross-cover and resilience across related services.
  • Ensure timely and accurate input of patient data onto Trust systems.
  • Liaise with clinicians, technologists, and other administrative teams to manage appointment capacity and patient flow.
  • Support administrative staff to deliver a responsive and efficient service.
  • Monitor and report on waiting times, escalating any concerns appropriately.
  • Respond professionally to patient and staff enquiries, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
  • Support service improvement initiatives within the Imaging Directorate.

Interviews to take place on 20th November 2025

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

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Details

Date posted

28 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-06-035

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of waiting list management
  • Knowledge of NHS Performance Targets including DMO1
  • Knowledge and experience in scheduling appointments

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in an NHS / Healthcare environment
  • Experience of working with spreadsheets / databases
  • Working as part of a team
  • Experience of using internal systems, MediTech, RIS, TomCat, Clinysis ICE, Power BI

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to NVQ 3 or equivalent experience in a relevant subject
  • ECDL or equivalent IT NVQ Level 3
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of waiting list management
  • Knowledge of NHS Performance Targets including DMO1
  • Knowledge and experience in scheduling appointments

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in an NHS / Healthcare environment
  • Experience of working with spreadsheets / databases
  • Working as part of a team
  • Experience of using internal systems, MediTech, RIS, TomCat, Clinysis ICE, Power BI

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to NVQ 3 or equivalent experience in a relevant subject
  • ECDL or equivalent IT NVQ Level 3

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

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Claire Evans

claire.evans89@nhs.net

01709425036

Details

Date posted

28 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-06-035

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


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