University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Receptionist

The closing date is 23 April 2026

Job summary

We are looking for two receptionists to join our fantastic team.

The successful candidate will be welcoming the patients and their families/carers , assist check in, maintaining patient records, supporting the nurses and medical staff in administrative tasks, answering the phone, and liaising with other areas for clerical needs.

The post holder would need to provide a courteous, efficient and professional service, making a valuable contribution to support patient care. The successful candidates would be the first contact point for all visitors and members of the multi-professional team, so good interpersonal skills are essential.

We are looking for a well-organised, enthusiastic individual to work in our face pace environment within our dynamic team, with a good working knowledge of IT to help us to ensure our trust care values are met and that care is delivered to the highest standard.

You will need to be able to apply a methodical approach to a varying workload . You should be self-motivated, have excellent communication/interpersonal skills and have the ability to work on your own as well as part of a busy team where the work can be deadline driven.

Main duties of the job

Act as the focal point of administrative communications for outpatients , taking all telephone enquiries and acting as initial point of contact for routine callers. Ensure that all callers and visitors are attended to courteously and promptly. Enter patient's data onto PAS especially or assist with the self check in kiosk. To trace patient notes and organise them methodical manner, including printing patient front sheets and labels and filling if needed. Ensure patient notes are sent for coding/scanning in a timely manner, and all activity is recorded on the computer system. Dealing with in coming and out going post in a timely manner and ensure in coming post is distributed as required. Completion of daily cash up of clinics. Will be on the rota to work off site at our bristol diagnostic hub.

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

10 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-S2430-LMH

Job locations

Outpatients

Bristol Eye Hospital UHBW - Lower Maudlin St

Bristol

BS1 2LX


Job description

Job responsibilities

As per job description. Objectives will be discussed if job offered/accepted and a 6 months probational period from starting date.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As per job description. Objectives will be discussed if job offered/accepted and a 6 months probational period from starting date.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in Customer service
  • Clerical/administration experience including filing and/or reception

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent/professional telephone/ reception manner
  • Flexible approach to duties
  • Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of accuracy
  • Able to communicate clearly and act quickly in emergency
  • Good IT skills including Microsoft packages
  • Tidy and methodical working practice
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work effectively in a busy team, adjust to change and motivate others
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Confidence to handle difficult conversations with patients, relatives and carers

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE, grade C or above (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths
  • IT literate to include basic Microsoft Office
Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in Customer service
  • Clerical/administration experience including filing and/or reception

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent/professional telephone/ reception manner
  • Flexible approach to duties
  • Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of accuracy
  • Able to communicate clearly and act quickly in emergency
  • Good IT skills including Microsoft packages
  • Tidy and methodical working practice
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work effectively in a busy team, adjust to change and motivate others
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Confidence to handle difficult conversations with patients, relatives and carers

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE, grade C or above (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths
  • IT literate to include basic Microsoft Office

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

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Outpatients

Bristol Eye Hospital UHBW - Lower Maudlin St

Bristol

BS1 2LX


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Outpatients

Bristol Eye Hospital UHBW - Lower Maudlin St

Bristol

BS1 2LX


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

APOM

Elizabeth James

Elizabeth.James2@UHBW.nhs.uk

01173429127

Details

Date posted

10 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-S2430-LMH

Job locations

Outpatients

Bristol Eye Hospital UHBW - Lower Maudlin St

Bristol

BS1 2LX


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