Clerical Officer/Receptionist
The closing date is 04 January 2026
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
19 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
186-1348-25-CS-A
Job locations
Child Development Centre
City Hospital Campus
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
Employer details
Employer name
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Child Development Centre
City Hospital Campus
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
Employer's website
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