Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Endoscopy Clerical Officer (Bookings and Reception)

The closing date is 09 July 2025

Job summary

The post holder will provide a high quality support service within the Endoscopy Department for both admin teams (bookings/reception teams), both across the Trust and as such, will need to be able to communicate well with patients and their relatives, the general public and a wide range of multi-professional staff, internal and external to the Trust. A versatile approach is essential and the ability to cope with a large number of different tasks simultaneously is a prerequisite of this post.

The Endoscopy Support Officer is responsible for ensuring the correct and timely input of patient information onto the Patient Administration System (PAS), observing the rules of 'real time data entry'. All aspects of this role should be carried out in line with Trust Policies and Procedures on data collection and confidentiality.

The Endoscopy Unit has five procedure rooms in order to carry out a wide range of endoscopy procedures.

Main duties of the job

The Endoscopy Office and department is a very busy speciality which is responsible for the validation and management of patient waiting lists for Endoscopic procedures within HDFT. This includes patients waiting for in patient procedures as well as outpatient procedures and surveillance and also providing cover for reception / retrieval of patient medical records.

The administrative office supports the work of the clinicians and nursing staff within the department working closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and other departments.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

  • An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
  • Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Details

Date posted

25 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-LTUCC-3124R

Job locations

Harrogate Hosopital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification, for more information please contact Jason Worsnop on jason.worsnop@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification, for more information please contact Jason Worsnop on jason.worsnop@nhs.net

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education - 5 GCSE's or equivalent
  • Willingness to undertake training and development in the role.
  • Evidence of IT experience, significant experience in Microsoft Office.

Desirable

  • ECDL
  • Knowledge of NHS policies
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education - 5 GCSE's or equivalent
  • Willingness to undertake training and development in the role.
  • Evidence of IT experience, significant experience in Microsoft Office.

Desirable

  • ECDL
  • Knowledge of NHS policies

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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate Hosopital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate Hosopital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Endoscopy Scheduling and Audit Manager

Andy Whitehead

andrew.whitehead7@nhs.net

01423553333

Details

Date posted

25 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-LTUCC-3124R

Job locations

Harrogate Hosopital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Supporting documents

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