Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Theatre Receptionist

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Job summary

Theatre Receptionist

To greet and receive and direct patients, carers and visitors at reception desks in line with Trust procedures.

To provide an efficient reception service to all patients and visitors coming into the theatre department, demonstrating good communication skills.

Answer the telephone in accordance with Department procedure.

To be able to prioritise own workload throughout the day.

To understand the complete range of administration functions, responsibilities, and duties both routine and non-routine to contribute to the effective delivery of patient care, through knowledge of hospital systems and consultant practice.

Main duties of the job

To understand the complete range of administration functions, responsibilities and duties both routine and non-routine to contribute to the effective delivery of patient care, through knowledge of hospital systems and consultant practice.

Be the first point of contact for patients, staff and visitors when coming to the theatre department.

Undertake training and be able to order according to need on Unit four. Add patients onto and remove as necessary patients on the Galaxy systems if not already trained.

About us

Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

Details

Date posted

15 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

156-6902014

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Occupational Health clearance
  • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
  • Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Occupational Health clearance
  • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
  • Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good level of general education, including English and mathematics

Desirable

  • Administrative qualification, eg ECDL.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous administrative experience

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience
  • Knowledge of Galaxy/UNIT4
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good level of general education, including English and mathematics

Desirable

  • Administrative qualification, eg ECDL.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous administrative experience

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience
  • Knowledge of Galaxy/UNIT4

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Theatre Manager

Christian Valenzuela

christian.valenzuela@nhs.net

01872253919

Details

Date posted

15 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

156-6902014

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Supporting documents

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