receptionist

receptionist Nottingham, England

NHS
Full Time Nottingham, England 22383 - 12.04 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Band 2

Main area
Outpatients Reception Various Specialties
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent: The role will be Based at the Leengate Building which is on the QMC Campus
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Full Time and Part Time available Covering between 8-6)
Job ref
164-5338793
Site
QMC Campus, Leengate Building
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£22,383 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/06/2023 23:59

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity within Outpatient Services, Ambulatory Care Division based at our new Building Leengate covering the reception for Outpatients, Therapies, Rehabilitation and Orthotics . The Clinic Receptionists core working hours are Monday to Friday between 8am-6pm, with the occasional evening clinics which may require you to finish later. You will have excellent customer service skills and be committed to providing a first class service to all our patients

Please note, the vacancy may be closed early if a suitable number of applications have been received.

You must be educated to GCSE standard, possess excellent communication skills and be competent in the use of computers systems including Microsoft packages and Medway PAS .

The shifts will be on a Rota basis depending on the department needs.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

Working as part of the Outpatient team you will be responsible for greeting patients at reception, checking and updating personal details while maintaining patient confidentiality. Using Careflow PAS and other relevant booking systems you will arrange follow-up appointments and update details accurately and efficiently. You’ll have excellent communication skills and will deal appropriately with enquires both by telephone and in person.

Working for our organisation

You will be a conscientious and enthusiastic team player with excellent organisational skills. You will need to be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of confidentiality issues, be well motivated and reliable. You will be able to understand and accurately convey verbal and written information and be able to remain calm under pressure.


Use your own initiative and respond to queries within and outside of the Organization with a professional manner to patients, relatives and staff. You will present a professional and polite attitude at all times.

You must be educated to GCSE standard, possess excellent communication skills and be competent in the use of computers systems including Microsoft packages and Careflow PAS .

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Working as part of the Outpatient team you will be responsible for greeting patients at reception, checking and updating personal details while maintaining patient confidentiality. Using Careflow PAS and other relevant booking systems you will arrange follow-up appointments and update details accurately and efficiently. You’ll have excellent communication skills and will deal appropriately with enquires both by telephone and in person.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • To be educated to ‘O’ level, GCSE or equivalent
  • Experience of Microsoft packages

Desirable criteria

  • To possess 5 GCSE A-C passes including English and Maths or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria

  • Proven general office experience
  • Customer Service Skills
  • Experience of Team Working

Desirable criteria

  • Knowledge of clinic reception work
  • Knowledge of hospital IT systems, e.g. Medway PAS, Notis
  • 18 week RTT knowledge and experience
  • Sound knowledge of the layout of both City and QMC Campuses

Positivity

Desirable criteria

  • Enthusiastic to deliver an exceptional Patient Experience to our Patients

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Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience. Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are currently under-represented at NUH.

Covid-19 vaccination: remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated. For helpful advice and information about the Covid-19 vaccination and how to access visit: https://nottsccg.nhs.uk/covid-19/covid-19-vaccinations/

Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Communication: All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly.

Easy read application: if you have a disability and find it difficult to complete our online application form, you can apply via our easy read application which you can find on the intranet https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/easy-read-job-application

Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.

Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.

At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

Skilled Workers Visa: We welcome applications from individuals who require a skilled worker visa in line with the Home Office regulations. NON-UK/NON SETTLED candidates may not be appointed, if a suitably qualified and skilled UK/SETTLED candidate is successful at interview stage as it is unlikely that the Trust is able to satisfy the Home Office Visa requirements

ID and Right to work checks: NUH authenticate all ID and right to work documentation such as passports, visa’s and driving license through a system called Trust ID. NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation in to the Trust ID system at your face to face ID appointment. The system will run a check against the key security features within your documentation. The system will provide us with an outcome of your check which will be stored securely on your personal file along with all other pre-employment check documentation.

Consent:

  • Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
  • Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£41.90 for enhanced and £21.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.

About NHS

CEO: Amanda Pritchard
Revenue: $5 to $25 million (USD)
Size: 10000+ Employees
Type: Government
Website: www.nhs.uk
Year Founded: 1946

receptionist
NHS

www.nhs.uk
London, United Kingdom
Amanda Pritchard
$5 to $25 million (USD)
10000+ Employees
Government
Insurance Carriers
Insurance
1946
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