Receptionist
The closing date is 21 May 2025
Job summary
The role is part of a team providing an efficient and effective Reception and appointments service for patients attending Bristol Royal Infirmary Hospital.
The successful applicant will be working within our Reception team to ensure all patients are booked into the department in a timely and efficient manner; you will be a point of contact for queries from patients, relatives and other professionals and will be a key part of the team, driving forward service improvement and patient focused care.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Communication:- To liaise with wards, clinical staff, GPs and Trust support staff in person, via telephone and email as and when necessary- Show a caring and professional approach towards patients and visitors when carrying out reception and appointment duties- Escalate patient queries, capacity problems and general issues to the role's line manager or relevant clinical staff as appropriate
Patient Care:- To show a caring and professional approach towards patients, relatives and carers. This may require acting with resilience to deal with sometimes distressed patients and relatives in an empathetic manner
Organising and Planning:- To carry out associated clerical duties, for example maintaining accurate filing systems, receiving post, diary management and scanning patient notes if required- Keep waiting areas tidy and patient information materials up to date- To undertake the role's duties in the case of a major incident in your department(E.g. the ED Major Incident Process)- Attend appropriate meetings as required by the role's line manager Service Development and Research:- Attend training courses as required to support personal development and the needs of the service - Assist in training of new members of the team- Take part in departmental audits and associated duties
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Details
Date posted
07 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,169 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
387-M3659-TJ
Job locations
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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