Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Receptionist - Deepdale Business Park

The closing date is 11 March 2026

Job summary

We are seeking a compassionate and organized Receptionist to join our front-line team at Deepdale Encliffe Mount, Bakewell.

We are looking for a professional and welcoming Receptionist to be the first point of contact. You will play a vital role in creating a positive first impression while ensuring the smooth daily coordination and operation of our front desk, and administrative functions.

Main duties of the job

Greet patients, manage the check-in process using clinical systems, It is essential that you have excellent written and verbal communication and organisational skills.

You must be able to prioritise work and respond to any queries from service users, staff, the general public or other agencies in a professional manner.

Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and digital calendar management in coordinating meeting room bookings.

You need to be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of confidentiality issues, be well-motivated and reliable.

There will be developmental opportunity to support the CMHT also during periods of admin leave.

Working hours are monday to friday 9-5.

About us

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive andproud about working for the trust."

Benefits include:

o Commitment to flexible working where this is possibleo 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' serviceo Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing trainingo Generous NHS pension schemeo Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefitso Health service discounts and online benefitso Incremental pay progressiono Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7o Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Networko Health and wellbeing opportunitieso Structured learning and development opportunities.

Details

Date posted

25 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year pa, pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

383-OPC-6431-25

Job locations

Deepdale Buisness Park

Buxton Road

Bakewell

DE45 1GT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account

As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account

As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Person Specification

Educational and Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • RSA Word Processing/Typing Grade II or equivalent Typing qualification / demonstrable experience.
  • Ability to understand basic word processing packages such as microsoft word/ excel
  • Demonstration of good level of Education

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a Receptionist/ equivalent role

Skills

Essential

  • Good standard of spelling and grammatical accuracy
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with system partners
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Able to time manage
  • Able to prioritise
  • Excellent communication skills with the public
  • Able to stay calm under pressure
  • Understanding of confidentiality in line with GDPR and NHS Data Security standards.

Desirable

  • Ability to take notes of meetings

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Ability to accurately input data
  • Experience of using Microsoft computer packages
  • Experience of dealing with telephone enquiries

Desirable

  • Previous Clerical / Administration experience
  • Previous 'front of house' experience
Person Specification

Educational and Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • RSA Word Processing/Typing Grade II or equivalent Typing qualification / demonstrable experience.
  • Ability to understand basic word processing packages such as microsoft word/ excel
  • Demonstration of good level of Education

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a Receptionist/ equivalent role

Skills

Essential

  • Good standard of spelling and grammatical accuracy
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with system partners
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Able to time manage
  • Able to prioritise
  • Excellent communication skills with the public
  • Able to stay calm under pressure
  • Understanding of confidentiality in line with GDPR and NHS Data Security standards.

Desirable

  • Ability to take notes of meetings

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Ability to accurately input data
  • Experience of using Microsoft computer packages
  • Experience of dealing with telephone enquiries

Desirable

  • Previous Clerical / Administration experience
  • Previous 'front of house' experience

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

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Deepdale Buisness Park

Buxton Road

Bakewell

DE45 1GT


Employer's website

http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Deepdale Buisness Park

Buxton Road

Bakewell

DE45 1GT


Employer's website

http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Rachel Keys

rachelkeys@nhs.net

03001233373

Details

Date posted

25 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year pa, pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

383-OPC-6431-25

Job locations

Deepdale Buisness Park

Buxton Road

Bakewell

DE45 1GT


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