Clerical Officer
- Employer
- Leeds Teaching Hospitals
- Location
- Leeds, LS9 7TF
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 10 September 2026
- Closing date
- 24 September 2026
Role overview
The Referral & Booking Service department comprises of small teams working within specialties, they have the responsibility for the registration and booking of patients for Outpatient appointments at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic Clerical Officer to come and join our Patient Centred Clerical team in the Referral and Booking Service at Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust.
Literate and Numerate NVQ2 in Customer Care or an equivalent level of knowledge/experience Education to GCSE grade C standard or equivalent or the ability to pass the Trust's basic literacy and numeracy Test Level 2. Commitment to undergo training as required knowledge of clerical procedures and administrative systems pertaining to the department (acquired though on the job training).
Motivated, keen to learn Reliable, trustworthy with a flexible approach to duties and work practices. Good interpersonal skills.
Team working Standard keyboard skills Able to work on own initiative within agreed guidelines. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
For questions about this job, contact: Name Zoe Richardson Position Outpatient Support Manager Email zoe.richardson1@nhs.net Phone number 00000 Shortlisting Date: 23/9/26 Interview Date: 1/10/26 The Referral & Booking Service department comprises of small teams working within specialties, they have the responsibility for the registration and booking of patients for Outpatient appointments at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic Clerical Officer to come and join our Patient Centred Clerical team in the Referral and Booking Service at Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust.
The successful candidate will contribute to the provision of a comprehensive patient administration functionalities within the Outpatient Clinic Service Unit, Duties include the below · Some of the vacancies will be predominantly Telephone based and will be primarily your key role, receiving and making telephones calls to and from patients regarding appointments. Standardised scripts are followed, and calls are monitored and recorded. · Other general patient administration duties.
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The post holder will be required to maintain and provide a patient focused confidential, efficient and accurate administration service in line with the procedures set out in the Trust’s Patient Access policies. You will need to be able to liaise with staff throughout the Trust and patients dealing effectively and efficiently with their enquiries.
This post is based at St. James’s Hospital, but you could be asked to work at any of the following sites within Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, Leeds General Infirmary, and Chapel Allerton Hospital.
Literate and Numerate NVQ2 in Customer Care or an equivalent level of knowledge/experience Education to GCSE grade C standard or equivalent or the ability to pass the Trust's basic literacy and numeracy Test Level 2. Commitment to undergo training as required knowledge of clerical procedures and administrative systems pertaining to the department (acquired though on the job training).
Motivated, keen to learn Reliable, trustworthy with a flexible approach to duties and work practices. Good interpersonal skills.
Team working Standard keyboard skills Able to work on own initiative within agreed guidelines. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
Our Trust values The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients. We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind Our Trust priorities Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time Our priorities: People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application.
Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.