University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Emergency Department Reception Supervisor

The closing date is 24 March 2026

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a receptionist supervisor to work with the emergency department at UHCW. The successful candidate will need to be available to work over the 7 days a week, days, evenings, nights and weekends shifts will be set on a 4 week rolling rota, however should you wish to apply for this role and have limitations in a working pattern please document this in the supporting statement.

This role is critical to the smooth operation of our admin functions and is responsible for the training and development of 30+ reception staff. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn and develop their leadership and management skills as well as develop the processes and practice within the team.

if you are looking for a new challenge, are an excellent communicator and are keen to develop and grow within UHCW please get in touch to discuss more around this role.

Please be advised that sponsorship is not eligible for this post.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Main duties of the job

Booking in reception related data quality.

Book patients into the emergency department and make follow up outpatients appointments where required.

Act as the first point of contact for dealing with routine enquiries and take action as necessary liaising with others as appropriate.

Communicate with staff, patients and/or external organisations using appropriate methods.

Maintain both mutual and electronic filing systems and databases, as required by the department and trust policies, ensuring all documents are accurately and appropriately archived.

Maintain an efficient and comprehensive administrative service, including photocopying, completing PDRs, and providing support to the Reception and other team members as requested.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details

Date posted

13 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-NM-B3-7861637

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Utilise relevant Trust IT systems, as determined by the role, ensure all relevant patient data is collected and input accurately in line with Trust guidelines. These systems will include ESR, excel and TEAMS

Assist with training new team members in Trust operational systems and department procedures.

Responsible for overseeing stationery ordering and other equipment whilst monitoring and maintaining stock levels.

Prioritise daily tasks to achieve timescales set

Provide appropriate cover in the absence of other members of the team

Ensuring relevant information is captured for overseas/private patients

Responsible for the NHS 111 referral inbox. Ensuring the at the inbox is monitored regularly throughout the day.

Creating external referrals for NHS 111 referrals

To ensure that any requested changes to clinics are administered in a timely and efficient manner

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Utilise relevant Trust IT systems, as determined by the role, ensure all relevant patient data is collected and input accurately in line with Trust guidelines. These systems will include ESR, excel and TEAMS

Assist with training new team members in Trust operational systems and department procedures.

Responsible for overseeing stationery ordering and other equipment whilst monitoring and maintaining stock levels.

Prioritise daily tasks to achieve timescales set

Provide appropriate cover in the absence of other members of the team

Ensuring relevant information is captured for overseas/private patients

Responsible for the NHS 111 referral inbox. Ensuring the at the inbox is monitored regularly throughout the day.

Creating external referrals for NHS 111 referrals

To ensure that any requested changes to clinics are administered in a timely and efficient manner

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Knowledge

Essential

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Skills

Essential

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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • See supporting documents
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Experience

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Desirable

  • See supporting documents

Knowledge

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Skills

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • See supporting documents

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

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Reception and Coding Manager ED

Patricia Jackson

Patricia.Jackson2@uhcw.nhs.uk

02476966249

Details

Date posted

13 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-NM-B3-7861637

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Supporting documents

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