Job summary
- Main area
- administration
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent: 37.5 hr
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (08:00-16:00/ 09:00-17:00)
- Job ref
- 166-MEC-719079
- Employer
- Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Chesterfield Royal Hospital
- Town
- Chesterfield
- Salary
- £24,625 - £25,674 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/06/2025 18:00
- Interview date
- 23/06/2025
Employer heading

Acute & ED CAO
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our supportive, well established & high performing Acute Care Unit administration team.
The Acute Care Unit Administration team
Contributes to the delivery of outstanding patient care by:
· Maintaining a professional image.
· Providing efficient administration support to the Care Unit.
· Liaising with patients, outside agencies and other services / departments within the Trust in a professional manner.
· Working effectively as a team using good communication and problem-solving skills.
· Always maintaining confidentiality.
Main duties of the job
The role of Clinical Administration Officers (CAOs) provide a range of administrative support services to a group of consultant medical staff and/or other senior members of Division teams. They are expected to have advanced skills commensurate with their responsibilities. They will work substantially independently, providing support of the highest quality, and taking leadership in their professional areas.
Working for our organisation
Our new Urgent and Emergency Care Department opened in Summer 2023 and has been designed to give the best possible care to patients. The £27m department, which is based in a state-of-the-art was operationally opened on 21 June 2023, and officially opened on 12 July.
With its innovative approach to patient flow, high-spec equipment, ultra-modern technology and a real grounding in the community through the locally sourced artwork and wayfinding is a redefining jewel in Chesterfield’s crown but it’s vital that people only visit if they truly need to.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital offers a wide range of exciting and rewarding opportunities for people who are passionate about providing exceptional patient care. Our People Plan shows how and why Chesterfield Royal Hospital is a great place to work. Our plan sets out our current position and outlines our priorities and the improvement actions that will help us achieve our strategic aim of supporting and developing our colleagues.
The benefits we can provide you:
A wide range of support including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, financial support and other support provided by Joined Up Care Derbyshire. Read more about our Health and Wellbeing Offer.
An onsite wellbeing hub accessible to all staff which includes a fully equipped gym, showers, classes, and onsite counselling.
A range of learning and development courses to help you grow in your career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full details of the job description & person specification can be found on the attached documents.
Please get in touch if you would like to discuss any aspects of the position advertised.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE grade C or above standard
Desirable criteria
- RSA III keyboard skills or equivalent
- HNC/HND Qualification or equivalent.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a secretarial role
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work under pressure
- Minute taking
Desirable criteria
- Previous NHS experience
- knowledge of patient administration system
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Numerate/Literate
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality
- Computer literacy
- Good communication skills
Demonstrate our CARE values
Essential criteria
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Pleasant and courteous manner.
- Smart appearance
- Adaptable
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Amanda Fox
- Job title
- Acute Care Unit Assistant Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01246 513100
- Additional information
Louise West - ACU & ED CAO- [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS FT
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
- Telephone
- 07770678878
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