University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 2 Clerical Receptionist - Radiology

The closing date is 10 September 2025

Job summary

To provide an efficient receptionist service to all visitors attending the Good Hope Hospital Department and maintain a sensitive friendly approach.

Working on the reception desk meeting and greeting staff and visitors; dealing with general enquiries, answering the telephone, and carrying out administrative duties.

This is a full-time post, 37.5 hours per week.

The department delivers a 7-day service across 12 hours and it is therefore necessary for staff to work flexibly including weekend work on a rotation basis.

Main duties of the job

*To welcome staff and visitors in a friendly and professional manner, dealing with enquiries appropriately.

*Receiving and sending emails, sending faxes, dealing with photo copying and distribution of copies as instructed by Line Manager

*Receiving and distributing of daily post/ delieveries and action as required

*Undertake filing.

*Answering the telephone in a courteous manner recording all messages accurately and referring on appropriately

*Maintain confidentiality of records on the telephone in conversation and in writing

*Ensure the reception area is kept tidy.

*Organise ordering of stationery and storage

*Report any problems to line manager as appropriate.

Policy and Service Responsibilities

*Work collaboratively as part of an integrated team

*Work within and keep up to date with National and Trust legislation, guidelines, policies, procedures, protocols and code of conduct relating to own role.

*Participate in and contribute to the effective introduction of new systems and initiatives leading to the improvement and development of services.

Responsibility for Information

*Be responsible for confidentiality in line with Trust policy and procedures

*Accurately input data/confidential data using a variety of Trust IT systems in a timely way. Strictly adhere to Caldicott and the Data Protection Act

*Prepare and scan information onto the Trust IT systems as required

*Ensure all information held is kept up to date and available

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Details

Date posted

05 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 to £24,465 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-9010621

Job locations

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • * Good General Education (e.g. GCSE English and Maths A-C) GCSE Level 9-4

Experience

Essential

  • * Experience of dealing with the Public/Customer service experience
  • * Experience of working with a range of Microsoft Office packages (eg. Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook)
  • * Experience of using IT systems
  • * Experience of working in a busy office / customer care environment
  • * Knowledge of administrative systems/ office procedures acquired through on the job training.

Desirable

  • * Experience of working in Healthcare
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • * Good General Education (e.g. GCSE English and Maths A-C) GCSE Level 9-4

Experience

Essential

  • * Experience of dealing with the Public/Customer service experience
  • * Experience of working with a range of Microsoft Office packages (eg. Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook)
  • * Experience of using IT systems
  • * Experience of working in a busy office / customer care environment
  • * Knowledge of administrative systems/ office procedures acquired through on the job training.

Desirable

  • * Experience of working in Healthcare

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Muhammadh Hassan

Hassan.Muhammadh@uhb.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

05 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 to £24,465 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-9010621

Job locations

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR


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