Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Radiology Receptionist

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Job summary

Are you a receptionist who is passionate about providing excellent customer service to patients/carers/relatives

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 Receptionist to work in Radiology Department at Darent Hospital. You will be working with colleagues and other health care personnel within the team who are qualified and unqualified to ensure smooth running of clinics and the delivery of all appropriate forms of patient care according to outpatient clinic standard and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines. You will be need to liase with medical staff, clinicians, health records staff and other departments as appropriate, in order to provide an excellent standard of care and customer service

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work across All Radiology Reception desks covered by Dartford & Gravesham Trust including Community Diagnostic Centre

We are looking for you to apply if you are a motivated clinical receptionist, with knowledge and experience in an acute or primary care setting. You will have excellent interpersonal, IT and communication skills with the ability to organise, manage and plan your workload effectively. You will need to be dedicated and passionate in your role working with patients/ carers/ relatives including those who may have specific needs such as mentally and /or physically impaired, young children, the elderly, the very ill, non-English speaking or hearing or visually impaired.

You will need to be energetic and dedicated in working, As The post holder will be responsible for designated clinics, for Attending patients, moving Orders to request on the CRIS system

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Details

Date posted

01 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,873 a year incl HCAS per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

252-6975289

Job locations

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

General responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesManagerial responsibilitiesProfessional responsibilitiesEducation and development responsibilities

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

General responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesManagerial responsibilitiesProfessional responsibilitiesEducation and development responsibilities

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

  • Good standard of education
  • IT or keyboard skills

Desirable

  • Previous reception experience NHS experience.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to be adaptable to meet the changing requirements and needs of the service.
  • Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team

Experience

Essential

  • Able to work in stressful condition
  • Able to work on own initiative

Desirable

  • Motivated to continual personal development
Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

  • Good standard of education
  • IT or keyboard skills

Desirable

  • Previous reception experience NHS experience.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to be adaptable to meet the changing requirements and needs of the service.
  • Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team

Experience

Essential

  • Able to work in stressful condition
  • Able to work on own initiative

Desirable

  • Motivated to continual personal development

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

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA


Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA


Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Jan scutts

Jan scutts

janet.scutts@nhs.net

07947255362

Details

Date posted

01 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,873 a year incl HCAS per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

252-6975289

Job locations

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA


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