Receptionist

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

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Job summary

Are you looking for an administrative based role in the centre of Norwich? Our friendly, fast-paced team have an exciting opportunity for a Receptionist to join the existing team...

Our Child Family and Young Persons Service is based at 80 St Stephen's Road, in the centre of Norwich and is on all the main public transport routes, with public car parks nearby too. This is a permanent position and we're ideally looking for someone to work on a full-time basis.

Our dedicated service supports young people between the ages of 14-25 and in this post you'll be providing admin support to the wider team in order for them to be able to provide an efficient service to our service users. Our service offers a welcoming and supportive environment and when you join us, you can expect comprehensive training to ensure you understand the different processes and systems we use.

If you're a proactive, organised administrator with a can-do attitude - we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, the ability to prioritise and spin lots of plates at once, as well as demonstrable administrative experience. We use a variety of different systems, so being confident in IT and with the ability to pick new things up quickly would be advantageous.

You will be joining a fast-paced and changing environment using a range of clinical systems and Microsoft packages. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel and Outlook will be essential. Knowledge of the Trust systems such as Lorenzo, ESR and Oracle would be an advantage, however training would be given in respect to any training needs.

You should be able to evidence a flexible response to service needs and the ability to think creatively. Experience of working to deadlines, on your own initiative and maintaining strict confidentiality are also essential.

Sometimes we are contacted by individuals who may be distressed or upset, the ability to deal with such situations confidently and sensitively is vital.

About us

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us?We are an improving Trust, with ambitious aspirations and pushing ahead with exciting transformation work. We have strong, established nursing networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk?The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Date posted

31 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Gross per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

246-CFYPC5506946

Job locations

80 St. Stephens Road

Norwich

NR1 3RE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Otherbenefitsincluded within this role are:-

  • NHS pension
  • Comprehensive in house & external training programmes
  • Career progression
  • Generous starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
  • NHS discounts in shops, restaurants and attractions
  • Flexible working options

Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Otherbenefitsincluded within this role are:-

  • NHS pension
  • Comprehensive in house & external training programmes
  • Career progression
  • Generous starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
  • NHS discounts in shops, restaurants and attractions
  • Flexible working options

Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ 2 Customer Service or equivalent qualification / experience

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Trust's electronic records

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a busy reception / office environment
  • Dealing efficiently and politely with both internal and external customers

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to manage and prioritise a variety of tasks

Knowledge

Essential

  • Microsoft packages

Other

Essential

  • Able to travel independently
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ 2 Customer Service or equivalent qualification / experience

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Trust's electronic records

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a busy reception / office environment
  • Dealing efficiently and politely with both internal and external customers

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to manage and prioritise a variety of tasks

Knowledge

Essential

  • Microsoft packages

Other

Essential

  • Able to travel independently

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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

80 St. Stephens Road

Norwich

NR1 3RE


Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

80 St. Stephens Road

Norwich

NR1 3RE


Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Management Support Administrator

Sydney Walker

sydney.walker@nsft.nhs.uk

03300581840

Date posted

31 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Gross per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

246-CFYPC5506946

Job locations

80 St. Stephens Road

Norwich

NR1 3RE


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