Clerical Officer - Paediatric Cystic Fibrosis

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity within the Paediatric Cystic Fibrosis/Respiratory Unit. We are seeking an experienced self-motivated, hardworking person who works to a high professional standard and is used to working on their own initiative.

The post holder will assist in the co-ordination and the provision of an effective and efficient clerical service within the Paediatric Cystic Fibrosis Service based in Clarendon Wing, Leeds General Infirmary. The successful applicant should possess good organisational and communication skills, and be computer literate.

Applicants should have previous administration and clerical experience, NHS experience is desirable but not essential, and be educated to GCSE standard (or equivalent). This post is based in a busy, friendly department, and you will be expected to prioritise and undertake multiple tasks.

The ability to work on your own initiative, but at the same time as an integral part of a team is essential. The post is for 37.5 hours working Monday to Friday.

Main duties of the job This role provides a high standard of clerical service and, where necessary, reception duties to the department, adhering to departmental guidelines and policies.

To undertake a range of clerical and administrative duties which will include receiving and checking documentation, reports and patient information, processing appropriately within departmental guidelines, entering information onto the appropriate IT system and retrieving information as and when required.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.

We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job description

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responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact: Name: Kathryn Fletcher Position: Assistant Patient Services Coordinator Email: kathryn.fletcher12@nhs.net Phone number: 0113 3920662

• Shortlisting Date: 9th October 2026
• Interview Date: 16th October 2026

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity within the Paediatric Cystic Fibrosis/Respiratory Unit. We are seeking an experienced self-motivated, hardworking person who works to a high professional standard and is used to working on their own initiative.

The post holder will assist in the co-ordination and the provision of an effective and efficient clerical service within the Paediatric Cystic Fibrosis Service based in Clarendon Wing, Leeds General Infirmary. The successful applicant should possess good organisational and communication skills, and be computer literate.

Applicants should have previous administration and clerical experience, NHS experience is desirable but not essential, and be educated to GCSE standard (or equivalent). This post is based in a busy, friendly department, and you will be expected to prioritise and undertake multiple tasks.

The ability to work on your own initiative, but at the same time as an integral part of a team is essential. The post is for 37.5 hours working Monday to Friday. Why you should join our Team Leeds Children’s Hospital covers 27 medical and surgical specialties and is one of the largest specialist children's hospitals in the country.

We have over 20 inpatient wards, employ over 800 nurses and last year held over 170,000 outpatient appointments and treated over 25,000 surgical patients both electively/non-electively. What you will bring to

the role

This role provides a high standard of clerical service and, where necessary, reception duties to the department, adhering to departmental guidelines and policies.

To undertake a range of clerical and administrative duties which will include receiving and checking documentation, reports and patient information, processing appropriately within departmental guidelines, entering information onto the appropriate IT system and retrieving information as and when required.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust 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 Sponsorship Eligibility 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.

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Qualifications

Essential Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. Experience Essential Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

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.