University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Admin & Clerical Officer

The closing date is 04 July 2025

Job summary

Are you looking for a new challenge where your organisational skills and attention to detail can make a real difference to patients every day? We have an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team in the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Unit at Weston Hospital as an Admin and Clerical Officer. The SDEC unit plays a vital role in providing prompt assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients who do not require overnight admission. As part of this fast-paced, forward-thinking service, you'll be at the heart of an innovative model of care that supports patient flow and reduces unnecessary hospital stays. This is more than just an administrative role - it's a chance to be part of a team that's shaping the future of emergency care. You'll be working closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support the smooth running of the unit. From booking appointments and managing patient records to greeting patients and coordinating referrals, your role will be key in helping the unit deliver safe, efficient, and compassionate care. We're looking for someone who is friendly, proactive, and able to stay calm under pressure. Strong IT and communication skills are essential, as is a flexible approach to working in a changing environment. Whether you're an experienced administrator or looking to take the next step in your NHS career, we offer a supportive team environment, full training, and opportunities to grow within the Trust.

Main duties of the job

As the post holder you will provide a comprehensive, efficient and reliable administrative serviceworking on reception.

This will also include maintenance of up-to-date patient records, updatingappointment outcomes following clinic and liaising directly with clinical staff.

Full training will be provided within the team.

Please note: we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details

Date posted

20 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

387-WD1608-MF-C

Job locations

Weston General Hospital

Grange Road, Uphill

Weston-super-Mare

BS23 4TQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE, grade C or above (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Good IT skills including Microsoft packages
  • Excellent/professional telephone manner
  • Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of accuracy
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Confidence to handle difficult conversations with patients, relatives and carers
  • Proven good organisational skills
  • Flexible approach to duties
  • Ability to work effectively in a busy team, adjust to change and motivate others

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in a healthcare or public setting
  • Previous NHS experience
  • Clerical/administration experience including filing and/or reception
Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE, grade C or above (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Good IT skills including Microsoft packages
  • Excellent/professional telephone manner
  • Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of accuracy
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Confidence to handle difficult conversations with patients, relatives and carers
  • Proven good organisational skills
  • Flexible approach to duties
  • Ability to work effectively in a busy team, adjust to change and motivate others

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in a healthcare or public setting
  • Previous NHS experience
  • Clerical/administration experience including filing and/or reception

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Weston General Hospital

Grange Road, Uphill

Weston-super-Mare

BS23 4TQ


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Weston General Hospital

Grange Road, Uphill

Weston-super-Mare

BS23 4TQ


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager SDEC

Louise Cook

louise.cook2@uhbw.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

20 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

387-WD1608-MF-C

Job locations

Weston General Hospital

Grange Road, Uphill

Weston-super-Mare

BS23 4TQ


Supporting documents

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