Receptionist - O&G Outpatient
The closing date is 27 August 2025
Job summary
Are you a person who is passionate about providing excellent customer service to patients, carers and relatives?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 Receptionist to work in our Antenal and Gynaecology Outpatient Department at East Surrey Hospital predominantly. You will be working with colleagues and other healthcare personnel within the team 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 liaise with medical staff, clinicians, health records staff and other departments as appropriate to provide an excellent standard of care and customer service.
We are looking for you to apply if you are a motivated receptionist, with knowledge and experience in an acute 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 and relatives.
You will need to be energetic and dedicated in working in a busy outpatient department. As the post holder, you will be responsible for designated clinics, including the preparation and storage of medical notes, the reception and discharge of patients from the Trust's electronic patient records without supervision or direction.
Main duties of the job
For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About us
We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.
Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.
Details
Date posted
19 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year plus high cost allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
326-7408271-MH
Job locations
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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