Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Outpatient Receptionist - Band 2

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Job summary

Outpatient Receptionist, Band 2 (22.5hr hours a week Wed, Thurs, Fri)

We are currently looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated and flexible person to join our reception team at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The post is based at Gloucester Royal Hospital but may require cross site support as needed, (please note we do have a free bus for staff that goes between sites on a regular basis).

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone with the following skills:

- Excellent customer service skills, preferably with experience in a care service or hospital environment.

- A good general education including GCSE or equivalent in English & Mathematics.

- ECDL qualification with fast and accurate keyboard skills and familiarity with the use of Word, excel and e-mail.

- Ability to work accurately and quickly in a busy environment with experience of working in a team.

- Experience of using the Trak Care Patient System would be desirable but not essential.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region.By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Details

Date posted

22 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

318-24-D&S-T1958

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


Job description

Job responsibilities

- To provide an efficient and friendly service to all patients and visitors attending outpatient departments

- To record patient attendance accurately and timely, in accordance with departmental policy

- To ensure patient outcomes are actioned accurately and timely, in accordance with departmental policy

- Where appropriate, make follow up appointment and any associated administration, without direct supervision

- Support nursing team with organisation of return transport for patients attending appointments where appropriate.

- Ensure the professional image of the department and Trust is maintained at all times

- Flexible approach to working hours and site, to meet the demands of the service

Job description

Job responsibilities

- To provide an efficient and friendly service to all patients and visitors attending outpatient departments

- To record patient attendance accurately and timely, in accordance with departmental policy

- To ensure patient outcomes are actioned accurately and timely, in accordance with departmental policy

- Where appropriate, make follow up appointment and any associated administration, without direct supervision

- Support nursing team with organisation of return transport for patients attending appointments where appropriate.

- Ensure the professional image of the department and Trust is maintained at all times

- Flexible approach to working hours and site, to meet the demands of the service

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Frontline customer care skills
  • GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths

Desirable

  • Keyboard skills (ECDL) preferably with a knowledge of Trak Care

Experience

Essential

  • Customer service experience

Knowledge / Skills

Desirable

  • Familiarity with Email and Microsoft Office systems
  • Ability to work accurately and quickly in a busy environment with experience working in a team
  • Experience Using the Trak Care Patient Systems would be desirable but not essential
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Frontline customer care skills
  • GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths

Desirable

  • Keyboard skills (ECDL) preferably with a knowledge of Trak Care

Experience

Essential

  • Customer service experience

Knowledge / Skills

Desirable

  • Familiarity with Email and Microsoft Office systems
  • Ability to work accurately and quickly in a busy environment with experience working in a team
  • Experience Using the Trak Care Patient Systems would be desirable but not essential

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Outpatient Reception Supervisors

Lucy Powell or Claire Newcombe-Jones

c.newcombe-jones@nhs.net

03004228154

Details

Date posted

22 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

318-24-D&S-T1958

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


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