Clerical Officer Podiatry


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	from £25,272 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wolverhampton, WV4 6ED
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Oct 2026
Closing date:	25 Oct 2026

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Summary

Responds professionally and effectively to telephone enquiries, ensuring that all queries are handled promptly. This includes verifying information with clerical teams and patients to maintain accuracy and service quality. Communicates clearly and appropriately, both verbally and in writing, when sharing routine information with patients, colleagues, and wider staff groups. Ensures that all communication is delivered in a courteous, accurate, and timely manner. Makes informed, straightforward judgements based on available facts, information, and situational needs. Some decisions require interpretation or analysis, applying sound reasoning within defined procedures. Plans, organises, and prioritises own workload to meet service demands. Provides administrative support by arranging meetings, preparing documentation, and coordinating schedules for other staff as required. Engages with patients on nonclinical matters, such as appointment scheduling, directions to services, and explanations of local administrative processes. Ensures all patient interactions are professional and supportive. Adheres to all Trust-wide and local departmental policies and procedures, ensuring consistent application of standards, governance, and best practice. Supports the induction and development of new or less experienced colleagues, demonstrating routine administrative tasks and sharing knowledge to promote effective team performance Participates in surveys, audits, and datacollection activities relevant to the role. This may include completing staff surveys, contributing to basic audit proformas, or supporting serviceimprovement initiatives. Inputs, stores, retrieves, and reports information across relevant systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with dataquality requirements. Collates and presents noncomplex datasets when required. Manages routine administrative processes efficiently, ensuring workflows are completed to required standards and within expected timeframes. Liaises effectively with management, clinical, and nonclinical colleagues across The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, as well as with external healthcare organisations, to support coordinated service delivery and smooth operational communication.

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