Clerical Officer

Job summary

Part time - 21 hours per week

This is an interesting and exciting opportunity to work with the heart of the NHS in our fast moving Surgical division. We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Minute Taker / Clerical Worker to provide high-quality administrative support to our Anaesthetics and Theatres CSU.

The successful candidate will be responsible for attending meetings, producing accurate minutes, and carrying out a range of clerical duties to ensure the smooth running of our Anaesthetics and Theatres CSU.

The role is to cover 21 hours over Monday to Friday, this role will be required to work flexible to cover the days of when meetings take place.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this role will be to attend meetings (in person or virtually) and produce clear, concise, and accurate minutes.

• Prepare agendas, circulate meeting papers, and follow up on action points.
• Maintain organised filing systems, both digital and paper-based.
• Provide general administrative support including data entry, photocopying, scanning, and handling correspondence.
• Assist with scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
• Ensure confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• The post holder will need to have excellent listening, note-taking, and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Experience in administrative or clerical work is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

What we can offer the candidate is a supportive team environment, with opportunities for development and flexible working in line with the service needs.

Interviews to take place Friday 9th January 2026

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

Certificates of Sponsorship

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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)

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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)

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