Receptionist Bedford, England
Job description
We are pleased to be able to offer a position for an experienced Receptionist in our newly refurbished Bedford Hospital Phlebotomy Department.
We are looking for a person to join a well establish team to undertake Receptionist duties in Out-patients throughout the Trust as directed.
Band 2 Part time Receptionist required to work at Gilbert Hitchcock House.
Previous experience Preferred.
Monday, Thursday and Friday 08:00to 16:30.
The post holder will have day to day responsibility for the administration of the relevant Patient Information system and the Reception area. They will work as part of a team providing front line administration services to the department, welcome patients and visitors to the department, the booking of outpatient blood test appointments, answering the telephone to both internal and external callers and arrange patient transport as required. You will need to be physically fit and able to lift.
This is a busy area with a high throughput of work and staff are required to work efficiently as part of a team whilst maintaining courtesy, tact and diplomacy at all times.
Ensure that the Reception area is well maintained at all times.
For information about this post please contact: Louise Thorman or Dee Harman on 01234 355122 ext 3430
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
The Key Responsibilities of the post are:
- To participate in routine Reception service,
- Working alone if required and prioritising work accordingly;
- To be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.
- Undertake training for prevention and control of infection;
- To manage a large throughput of patients, treating each as an individual and to behave professionally at all times.
