Band 2 Receptionist
The closing date is 30 November 2025
Job summary
Act as the main communication/registration point for all the patients and visitors presenting at Emergency Department Heartlands Hospital. To undertake all the administrative and clerical duties to support the functioning of the departments. Ensure that all administration systems within these areas are maintained to a high standard.
This is a part time post for 30 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
Register all new patients, collecting and checking details input all data onto the Trust's Patient Administration Systems (PAS) generating the appropriate documentation.
Register Ambulance patients being received in ED, collecting all data required including log numbers and Ambulance call signs.
Ensure the accurate and timely update of PAS including admission and any changes to patient details of all patients attending ED as required. To print the CAS card to the correct printer as per the ED protocol, producing standard documentation and passing to nursing staff in a timely manner.
To admit non-Emergency Department patients to other wards in the Trust via the Patient Administration System as and when requested by the nursing/medical staff. Printing the necessary standard admission documentation as required.
Notify nursing/medical staff of any patient attending ED who presents with chest pain and query CVA.
Register and prepare all documentation immediately for trauma alerts, ensuring alert register is completed
Register and prepare documentation immediately for trauma alerts, ensuring that alert register is completed
Scan all documentation for admissions ensuring they are showing on the Clinical Portal before being released from the area.
To answer telephone, in a polite and courteous manner being the first point of contact for queries.
Maintaining patient confidentiality at all times when dealing with requests for information or forward to appropriate staff.
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
24 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 to £24,465 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
13692
Job locations
Heartlands Hospital
Bordesley Green E
Birmingham
West Midlands
B9 5SS
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Heartlands Hospital
Bordesley Green E
Birmingham
West Midlands
B9 5SS
Employer's website
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