Senior Receptionist

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for a enthusiastic, motivated and reliable full time Senior Receptionist to join our very busy, efficient and friendly therapies department, based at Northwick Park Hospital.

The ideal candidate will have Reception experience and good knowledge of IT. Knowledge and experience of iCS/PAS would be beneficial. The role will be a mixture of front desk, telephone and administrative duties.

Wewelcome experienced NHS receptionists as well as candidates who are willing to learn.

Main duties of the job

To use the iCS/ PAS database system to implement the Departmentoutpatient appointments and other various systems and procedures.- To deputise for the Administration Team Leader in her /his absenceand work closely her/him at all other times, to ensure the smoothrunning of Reception and Administration within the Department. Thisincludes the management and organisation of the therapist's iCS/PAS diaries and classes.- To receive patients, visitors and other callers to the Northwick ParkTherapy Services Department Reception desk with a courteous,friendly and efficient manner. To answer telephone calls made toReception.- To provide clerical support to Reception and the Occupational andPhysiotherapy Department.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

  • Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
  • St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
  • Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
  • Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Date posted

13 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£28,622 to £30,225 a year per annum incl of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-NP-8514MS

Job locations

Therapy Department, Northwick Park Hospital

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 18 months working as a receptionist

Desirable

  • NHS reception experience

IT Skills

Essential

  • Experience working in IT word, excel
  • IT course

Desirable

  • Knowledge of iCs/PAS
  • Knowledge of GCIS, Cerner, ERS

Good written and verbal communication skills

Essential

  • Experience of working with people

Desirable

  • Well written personal statement and mentions the Trust and HEART values
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 18 months working as a receptionist

Desirable

  • NHS reception experience

IT Skills

Essential

  • Experience working in IT word, excel
  • IT course

Desirable

  • Knowledge of iCs/PAS
  • Knowledge of GCIS, Cerner, ERS

Good written and verbal communication skills

Essential

  • Experience of working with people

Desirable

  • Well written personal statement and mentions the Trust and HEART values

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

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Therapy Department, Northwick Park Hospital

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Therapy Department, Northwick Park Hospital

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Therapies Office Manager

Irina Calota

irina.calota@nhs.net

02088692232

Date posted

13 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£28,622 to £30,225 a year per annum incl of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-NP-8514MS

Job locations

Therapy Department, Northwick Park Hospital

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ


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