Receptionist/Porter

Job summary

This is a multi-skilled roll to provide an effective, patient-focused Service in the delivery of administration and portering.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Main duties of the job

Administration

Ensure that no patient waits longer than the Trust's guidelines for their appointment by utilising clinic capacity to a maximum

To act as a first point of contact on the telephone or face to face, for patients, visitors and other healthcare professionals, providing a positive and responsive point of contact on behalf of the Physiotherapy Department and Trust during opening hours.

To provide an effective, efficient reception and administration service, to patients and other visitors to the department.

The post will require the utilisation of good clerical, organisational, communication and people skills.

Portering

Provision of appropriate portering services

To be support all other Teams within St Leonards Hospital as required.

To monitor certain areas of the building and ensure safety of staff working within the hospital.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of theirlives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a widerange of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or verygood experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urbanlocations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots ofways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testamentto our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe inequal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, whereeveryone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be thebest version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, andteach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better everyday through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.