Ward Receptionist - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

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Nottingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Band 2

Main area

Ward Receptionist

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Grade

Band 2

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Contract

Permanent

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Hours

Part time 16 hours per week (THURSDAY AND FRIDAY COVER)

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Job ref
A
Site

Nottingham City Hospital

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Town

Nottingham

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Salary
- £20,270 - £21,318 per annum
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Salary period

Yearly

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Closing

09/02/2023 23:59Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a Ward Receptionist to join a diverse and motivated team that are dedicated to the development of skills and the delivery of high-quality safe care.

Fletcher Ward is an 18 bedded Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, with a Teenage and Young Adult unit on ward.

As the Ward Receptionist, you will often be the first point of contact for patients and visitors when entering the unit so a friendly, welcoming smile and excellent communication skills are essential.

Main duties of the job

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

Tasks will include but not be limited to fulfilling all necessary reception, clerical, administrative and general tasks required to facilitate and record patient information using technology systems.

Staff are expected to be courteous and considerate at all times and have excellent customer care skills.

Working for our organisation

We pride ourselves on being a supportive team and always strive to do our absolute best for our patients and their families.

We strive to always work as an efficient and quality service; and the ward receptionist is an integral part of the team.

We have a team that is both innovative and proactive in ensuring that high quality care is delivered to our patients.

We are keen to encourage developments in line with Trust policy.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Basic computer skills will be needed and an understanding of Microsoft word and excel. Basic typing skills is a necessity preferably at RSA level 2. NUH programmes such as Medway, PTS Online and Notis would be an advantage.

Person specification

Work Experience

Essential criteria

Previous Experience as a Receptionist
Customer Care

Desirable criteria

Previous Employment within a Health field / or working within a team
Clerical experience

Qualifications:

Essential criteria

Secondary school standard of education in basic numeracy and literacy
Evidence of personal development in previous employment

Desirable criteria

Competent at using Medway System
Nationally recognized qualification in basic literacy and numeracy

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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.

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.

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.