Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Clerical Officer/Receptionist

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to undertake the role of Clerical Officer/Receptionist within our Child Development Centre. As a member of the administration team you will ensure a high quality reception and efficient administration service is provided to patients/staff & visitors.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Main duties of the job

To participate in the provision of a welcoming and confidential reception service to clients, staff and visitors.

To participate in the provision of an efficient clerical support service to clinical and managerial staff.

To provide reception duties for staff and patients, taking calls & tasking staff as appropriate.

To effectively support room bookings.

To deal with requests, incoming calls and enquiries and forward onto the relevant personnel as appropriate.

To book and notify patients of appointments.

To ensure that manual and electronic records are maintained and up to date, including scanning of documents into health records.

To ensure security of the building, ensuring effective staff signing in lists and linking to health & safety.

You will be required to have good written and verbal communication skills as the role entails liaising with staff, clients and other agencies at all levels.

About us

TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Details

Date posted

14 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

186-1348-25-CS

Job locations

Child Development Centre

City Hospital Campus

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Job description

Job responsibilities

To participate in the provision of a welcoming and confidential reception service to clients, staff and visitors.

To participate in the provision of an efficient clerical support service to clinical and managerial staff.

To provide reception duties for staff and patients, taking calls & tasking staff as appropriate.

To effectively support room bookings.

To deal with requests, incoming calls and enquiries and forward onto the relevant personnel as appropriate.

To book and notify patients of appointments.

To ensure that manual and electronic records are maintained and up to date, including scanning of documents into health records.

To ensure security of the building, ensuring effective staff signing in lists and linking to health & safety.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker/Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker/Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Job description

Job responsibilities

To participate in the provision of a welcoming and confidential reception service to clients, staff and visitors.

To participate in the provision of an efficient clerical support service to clinical and managerial staff.

To provide reception duties for staff and patients, taking calls & tasking staff as appropriate.

To effectively support room bookings.

To deal with requests, incoming calls and enquiries and forward onto the relevant personnel as appropriate.

To book and notify patients of appointments.

To ensure that manual and electronic records are maintained and up to date, including scanning of documents into health records.

To ensure security of the building, ensuring effective staff signing in lists and linking to health & safety.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker/Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker/Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ2 Business & Administration or working towards
  • Minimum OCR/RSA II typing/word processing or equivalent

Desirable

  • ECDL or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Customer service experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an office environment
  • SystmOne or RiO

Skills

Essential

  • Good verbal / written & communication skills
  • Excellent IT skills and knowledge of IT systems
  • Excellent telephone manner
  • Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

  • Previous NHS / S1 Experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Awareness of confidentiality requirements (GDPR)

Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ2 Business & Administration or working towards
  • Minimum OCR/RSA II typing/word processing or equivalent

Desirable

  • ECDL or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Customer service experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an office environment
  • SystmOne or RiO

Skills

Essential

  • Good verbal / written & communication skills
  • Excellent IT skills and knowledge of IT systems
  • Excellent telephone manner
  • Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

  • Previous NHS / S1 Experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Awareness of confidentiality requirements (GDPR)

Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Child Development Centre

City Hospital Campus

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Child Development Centre

City Hospital Campus

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Services Manager

Jane Hooley

jane.hooley@nottshc.nhs.uk

01636654312

Details

Date posted

14 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

186-1348-25-CS

Job locations

Child Development Centre

City Hospital Campus

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


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