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Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Facilities Receptionist

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Job summary

We are looking for a friendly and motivated individual to join our Reception team at Littlehampton Health Centre.

Experience of working in the NHS would be an advantage, but not essential as full training will be given.

This is a bank position, therefore shifts are booked in when staffing cover is needed.

Hours are 08.30 to 13.00 and 13.00 to 17.30, from Monday to Friday.

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role."

Main duties of the job

This post would suit a highly motivated and organised individual with good attention to detail, The job role covers greeting visitors, dealing with general enquires, booking meeting rooms, managing email account, as well as some general administrative duties such as checking in deliveries, and sorting the post.

About us

Previous Administrative/Reception experience (particularly if in a healthcare setting) would be an advantage, but not essential as full training will be provided. Please give FULL details of any relevant experience on your application form to assist us with the shortlisting process. Any fields left blank or incomplete on the application form will not be able to be scored.

Details

Date posted

09 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£12.36 an hour Per hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

150-GM1661-COR

Job locations

Littlehampton Health Centre

Fitzalan Rd

Littlehampton, West Sussex

BN17 5HG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants must be conversant with Microsoft Office and have good keyboard skills. They should be able to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues at all levels, able to work unsupervised as well as part of a team, and able to deal with difficult situations and use their initiative

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants must be conversant with Microsoft Office and have good keyboard skills. They should be able to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues at all levels, able to work unsupervised as well as part of a team, and able to deal with difficult situations and use their initiative

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • NVQ 2 Administration and/or Customer Service
  • RSA typing minimum stage 2 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in a frontline, customer focused environment

Desirable

  • Experience in SBS Oracle online procurement and invoice systems or equivalent system
  • Experience in a reception role
  • Experience of working in a healthcare environment

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to record information accurately
  • Good administration/office skills
  • Ability to prioritise work load
  • Able to work individually as well as part of a team
  • Flexible approach
  • Good communication/interpersonal skills and a pleasant professional and helpful telephone manner
  • Excellent organisation skills
  • Ability to remain calm when faced with conflicting priorities

Desirable

  • An understanding of Health & Safety
Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • NVQ 2 Administration and/or Customer Service
  • RSA typing minimum stage 2 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in a frontline, customer focused environment

Desirable

  • Experience in SBS Oracle online procurement and invoice systems or equivalent system
  • Experience in a reception role
  • Experience of working in a healthcare environment

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to record information accurately
  • Good administration/office skills
  • Ability to prioritise work load
  • Able to work individually as well as part of a team
  • Flexible approach
  • Good communication/interpersonal skills and a pleasant professional and helpful telephone manner
  • Excellent organisation skills
  • Ability to remain calm when faced with conflicting priorities

Desirable

  • An understanding of Health & Safety

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

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Littlehampton Health Centre

Fitzalan Rd

Littlehampton, West Sussex

BN17 5HG


Employer's website

https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Littlehampton Health Centre

Fitzalan Rd

Littlehampton, West Sussex

BN17 5HG


Employer's website

https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Facilities Supervisor

Declan Downes

declan.downes@nhs.net

07484032613

Details

Date posted

09 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£12.36 an hour Per hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

150-GM1661-COR

Job locations

Littlehampton Health Centre

Fitzalan Rd

Littlehampton, West Sussex

BN17 5HG


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