Clinical Administration Officer (CAO)

Job summary

We are currently looking to appoint a Clinical Administration Officer (CAO) in the Speciality Medicine Care Unit within Medicine & Emergency Care Division. This is a secondment opportunity for a fixed term to March 2026. The working hours are Monday to Friday 0830-1700 with an hours lunch break.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Administration Officers (CAO's) provide a range of administrative support services to a group of consultant medical staff and nursing staff. They are expected to have advanced skills commensurate with their responsibilities. They will work independently, providing support of the highest quality and taking leadership in their professional areas.

About us

Chesterfield Royal Hospital is located in Calow, Chesterfield, which is situated on a green field site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is home to the Crooked Spire and is also close to Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham, thus offering numerous choices for recreational activities and lifestyles.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital was officially opened by the queen in 1985 and since then it has continued to expand and modernise, currently holding approximately 550 beds. We provide acute in-patient and out-patient care for Chesterfield and the surrounding rural area of North Derbyshire, serving a population of approximately 350,000 people.

We are currently rated GOOD by the CQC.

We are firmly rooted in the founding principles of the NHS, and we have built on this through our "Leading the Chesterfield Way" framework. We know people have a life and responsibilities outside of work and offer flexibility and a raft of support for your physical and mental wellbeing.

Date posted

25 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

166-MEC-7075264

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Top Road

CHESTERFIELD

S44 5BL

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Educated to GSCE standard (or equivalent), to include English grade C or above
• Typing/Word Processing (or equivalent)
• Familiar with Microsoft Office based computer packages, including email and internet

Desirable

• ECDL
• Any office based training such as NVQ
• Medical terminology
• Audio Typing

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Previous office/secretarial experience

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Knowledge of hospital Patient Information System

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Good prioritisation and organisational skills
• Familiar with work based computer systems
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritising work to meet deadlines
• Good telephone manner

Desirable

• Previous waiting list experience
• Medical terminology
• Preparing agendas and minute taking

Demonstrates Trust Values

Essential

• Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Professional appearance
• Awareness of confidentiality
• Adaptable to meet service needs

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Top Road

CHESTERFIELD

S44 5BL

Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/