University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 2 Receptionist- Radiology

The closing date is 13 April 2026

Job summary

(Monday and Tuesday 12.30-20.00)

To provide an efficient receptionist service to all visitors attending the Imaging Department within outpatients, inpatients and emergency department maintaining a sensitive and friendly approach.

Working on the reception desk meeting and greeting service users, dealing with general enquiries, directing patients appropriately, answering the telephone and carrying out administrative duties.

Main duties of the job

*To welcome staff, patients and visitors in a friendly and Professional manner, dealing with enquiries appropriately

*Recording patient information accurately

*Dealing with care records ensuring patient records are available and in order for the start of clinic

*Cross reference appointment lists identify patients who do not attend and escalate appropriately

*Receive and open incoming post and act as required

*Review and action electronic correspondence and disseminate appropriately including faxes ensuring that Trust Guidelines are followed

*Photocopying and distribution of copies as instructed by Line Manager

*Undertake filing

*Answering the telephone in a courteous manner dealing with enquiries and 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

*Responsible for arranging patient transport, interpreters as and when requested

*Chasing test results from other departments and secretaries

*Liaise with clinical and non - clinical staff, Patients and service users

*Provide excellent telephone skills

*Accurately record telephone messages and other enquiries and refer as appropriate

*Provide effective communication and problem solving both face to face and via telephone

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

07 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 to £25,272 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-9014843

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 Educations (e.g. GCE English and Maths A-C) GCSE level 9-4

Experience

Essential

  • * Experience of dealing with the public / Customers Service Experience
  • * Experience of working with a range of Microsoft Office Packages (e.g. Word, Excel and Outlook)
  • * Experience of using IT systems
  • * Experience of working in a busy customer care/ office environment

Desirable

  • * Experience of working in healthcare
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • * Good General Educations (e.g. GCE English and Maths A-C) GCSE level 9-4

Experience

Essential

  • * Experience of dealing with the public / Customers Service Experience
  • * Experience of working with a range of Microsoft Office Packages (e.g. Word, Excel and Outlook)
  • * Experience of using IT systems
  • * Experience of working in a busy customer care/ office environment

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

Giulio Capopardo

giulio.capopardo@uhb.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

07 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 to £25,272 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-9014843

Job locations

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR


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