Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Receptionist - Surgery B2

The closing date is 30 August 2025

Job summary

Are you an experienced receptionist or customer service professional looking for a rewarding role in a healthcare setting? Do you have availability outside of normal working hours and a desire to develop new skills? If so, we would love to hear from you!

We are seeking enthusiastic, flexible, and committed individuals to join our team of ward receptionists in our surgical department. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced hospital environment, gain valuable experience, and provide essential support to patients and medical staff.

Shift Availability

We have part-time hours available during weekday evenings and weekends, covering the following shifts:o It will be alternate weekends Saturday and Sunday it will be a 7.5 Hour Shiftso The rest of the week will be covering Annual Leave and Sickness when needed, Afternoons will be 15.00 to 20.00 Flexibility

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have? Excellent communication skills - friendly, professional, and approachable? Strong IT skills - comfortable using computers and administrative systems? A hardworking and proactive attitude - willing to support the team and help others? Flexibility - able to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to find out more, please contact:Senior Receptionist: Tracy Ellis? Tel: 01483 571122 Ext: 4076

Main duties of the job

To provide high quality reception services for the Trust, maintaining the highest standards of service delivery and Customer Care, act as a first point of contact to patients, relatives or other members of the public.

The post holder is expected to organize their workload in accordance with the demands of the Department.

To co-ordinate his/her activities to ensure efficiency of service within the organization. He/she should exercise initiative and it is vital that confidentiality is maintained at all times.

He/she cover other receptionists duties when applicable due to staff shortage/sickness/annual leave.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Details

Date posted

07 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,768 a year per annum (pro rata) inc High Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-AR-EMF18855

Job locations

Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification

To provide full administrative and clerical support to the ward team and medical staff. To be a full member of the ward team, and assist in the smooth running of the ward. The role is to be agreed with the ward manager to meet the needs of the service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification

To provide full administrative and clerical support to the ward team and medical staff. To be a full member of the ward team, and assist in the smooth running of the ward. The role is to be agreed with the ward manager to meet the needs of the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of general education

Desirable

  • Grade C or above GCSE/equivalent
  • English language

Knowledge

Essential

  • Previous experience in a reception or other customer facing role
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of general education

Desirable

  • Grade C or above GCSE/equivalent
  • English language

Knowledge

Essential

  • Previous experience in a reception or other customer facing role

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

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Receptionist

Tracy Ellis

tracyellis1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

07 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,768 a year per annum (pro rata) inc High Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-AR-EMF18855

Job locations

Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


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