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Job summary

Main area
Paediatrics
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref
425-25-7429854
Employer
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Town
Sheffield
Salary
£24,937 - £26,598 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/09/2025 23:59

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Data Inputting Clerk

NHS AfC: Band 3

Job overview

Permanent | 22.5hrs per week | Hybrid

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Paediatric Critical Care Unit at Sheffield Children's as a Data Inputting Clerk. PCCU provides care for children aged 0–16 (and occasionally up to 18) requiring acute, chronic, or critical care. You'll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering seamless, holistic care.

You'll play an important role in the PCCU Audit Team. You'll extract and input clinical information from patient case notes into relevant databases, maintain non-clinical datasets, and support data-driven decision-making across the Trust and wider networks. You'll also offer expert guidance on data inputting to clinical and management staff.

We're looking for someone who is:

  • Compassionate, accountable, and respectful

  • IT literate with accurate keyboard skills

  • Experienced in data inputting and familiar with medical terminology

  • Professional when handling confidential information

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the PCCU Audit Lead, your responsibilities will include:

  • Input clinical and non-clinical data accurately and efficiently

  • Maintain PCCU databases

  • Support audit, research, and commissioning processes

  • Communicate with clinical and management teams

  • Uphold confidentiality and data protection standards

If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in delivering excellence in paediatric care!

Working for our organisation

At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • Minimum 3 GCSE’s (or equivalent) at Grade C or above to include English Language and Mathematics
Desirable criteria
  • European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL).

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Computer literacy with accurate keyboard skills
  • Experience of data inputting
  • Working in a confidential environment
Desirable criteria
  • Previous hospital based Medical Records experience and working in the National Health Service.

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomical and physiological terms
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of Patient Administration System

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Methodical working procedures
  • Effective organisational skills
  • Good communication skills

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Ability work flexibly to meet audit data inputting

Demonstrates Trust Values

Essential criteria
  • C = Compassion A = Accountability R = Respect E = Excellence

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Clare Green
Job title
Lead Nurse, PCCU
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0114 2717719
Additional information

Can also contact Nick Roe, Lead Nurse, PCCU

0114 2717560

[email protected]

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