Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Receptionist/ Clerk

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time fixed term position in Sexual Health for 12 months.

We are looking to recruit a part time receptionist/clerk to provide comprehensive administrative and reception support to all areas of the service. This role requires answering calls in our busy Contact Centre where you will gather sensitive information to book patients into the appropriate appointment slots whilst ensuring efficient and sensitive communication at all times. You will help us to organise and administer activities in line with agreed service priorities.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advertYou will need to be confident, self-motivated with excellent organisational and IT skills and be able to prioritise your workload effectively to meet deadlines whilst ensuring a high standard of service is maintained.

We expect you to be able to work under pressure with the ability to use your judgement and initiative to prioritise the urgency of particular requests within our defined guidelines.You will have GCSE level C or equivalent in English and Maths with excellent written and verbal communication skills and be competent in the use of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and Outlook email package.

About us

With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Sexual Health Services provide services in many locations throughout Nottinghamshire. We provide a comprehensive contraception and sexual health service to a multicultural community of all ages.

Our services are highly confidential and of a very sensitive nature and therefore our staff must be able to reflect this. You will need to work between the City Hospital Campus and Victoria Health Centre throughout the week along with Community clinics as necessary.The Service is open 8:30am -7:00pm so you will be required to work weekdays and evenings. You will also work some Saturday's (about 1 in 8) working on a rota system.

Details

Date posted

20 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

164-5445333

Job locations

City Campus

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification for key duties and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification for key duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Training and Qualification

Essential

  • GCSE or Equivalent Grade C or above Maths and English Language
  • Good computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word

Desirable

  • NVQ 2 in Customer care / Administration

Experience

Essential

  • Previous reception and clerical experience
  • Experience of dealing with the general public

Desirable

  • Working in the NHS

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

  • Exercise judgement and know when to seek advice when dealing with patient enquiries.
  • Understand the importance of confidentiality

Planning and Organisation skills

Essential

  • Planning and organisation of routine tasks.
  • Ability to prioritise own tasks.

Other requirements

Essential

  • Must be able to travel between sites and be flexible with the start and finish time when covering reception
Person Specification

Training and Qualification

Essential

  • GCSE or Equivalent Grade C or above Maths and English Language
  • Good computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word

Desirable

  • NVQ 2 in Customer care / Administration

Experience

Essential

  • Previous reception and clerical experience
  • Experience of dealing with the general public

Desirable

  • Working in the NHS

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

  • Exercise judgement and know when to seek advice when dealing with patient enquiries.
  • Understand the importance of confidentiality

Planning and Organisation skills

Essential

  • Planning and organisation of routine tasks.
  • Ability to prioritise own tasks.

Other requirements

Essential

  • Must be able to travel between sites and be flexible with the start and finish time when covering reception

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

City Campus

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

City Campus

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Admin Manager

Robyn Lunt

robyn.lunt@nuh.nhs.uk

01159627627

Details

Date posted

20 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

164-5445333

Job locations

City Campus

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


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