Relief Ward receptionist
The closing date is 29 June 2025
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen within the Surgical Services Division for a relief receptionist working 21.5 hours per week Monday to Friday working various hours depending on where you are covering between 0700 - 1800 hours. You shall be provide with your rota roughly 1 month in advance but may change slightly dependant on service need so you would need to be adaptable.
The successful candidate must be customer focused, with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure are essential requirements together with great attention to detail for ensuring data is recorded accurately onto the patient administration system to manage the booking of designated follow up clinics after discharge.
To be successful in this role you will possess excellent interpersonal and IT skills and previous busy reception experience You must have effective communication skills and be adaptable to meet the service needs.
Knowledge of medical terminology, customer care and previous NHS experience are also desirable.
Please note - Unfortunately this post does not support a Visa sponsorship
Main duties of the job
The main emphasis of this role is to provide a comprehensive reception service to the ward, whilst working in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
Duties will include front of house, face to face receptionist service to all patients and visitors, maintaining patient notes and the Open ward / Medway system, filing, and producing documents to a high standard, ensuring that accuracy and confidentiality is maintained.
About us
Supporting our vision and values
Our vision is to be a first-class provider of sustainable healthcare, delivering the best possible care for our patients; and being a great place to work for our people. Our proud to CARE philosophy supports this vision - and we all play a part in achieving it, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other.
As members of staff we will always:
COMPASSION - treating everyone with kindness - welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values.
AMBITION - Aspiring to be the best - reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people's health and wellbeing.
RESPECT - Valuing and appreciating everyone - listening, learning and acting on experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits.
ENCOURAGEMENT - Opportunities for all - supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in the future.
Details
Date posted
18 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,169 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
7258550
Job locations
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
Employer details
Employer name
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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