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.
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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
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
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