Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Receptionist / Administrator

The closing date is 21 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Paediatric Outpatient Department at Broomfield Hospital to provide an effective and efficient reception service. We are looking for a hard-working and forward-thinking individual who is capable of prioritising workloads to ensure a smooth day-to-day running of the reception area.

You will be required to have a flexible attitude to work. The ideal candidate will have previous reception or administrative experience in a fast-paced environment and will be able to demonstrate an ability to prioritise their workload whilst remaining calm and professional.

Main duties of the job

  • To provide an efficient reception and administrative service in Paediatric Outpatients Department

  • Opening of the reception area in the morning and ensuring a safe environment for patients.

  • Using the Lorenzo to book patients into clinic and record their clinic outcomes.

  • To pick up any missing outcomes from the day before and adding them to Lorenzo

  • Deal with emails from the Multidisciplinary Team and action any requests.

  • Preparing clinic lists and clinic forms for the following days patients who are due to be seen in clinic.

  • Giving appropriate information on clinic running/routine to families.

  • Preparation of temporary case notes for nursing staff to undertake nurse assessment process.

  • Contribute to the conclusion of the clinic session by:Collecting/documenting outcome of each patient episode.Adhering to the "checkout process" in line with the Paediatric Outpatient operational system.

  • Prompt transfer of all request forms to relevant departments.

  • All patient related administration duties including booking follow-up patients who have face to face/telephone appointments and recording subsequent outcomes.

  • Closing the reception desk at the end of the day, locking away any confidential information and ensuring the waiting area is left tidy for the next day's patient's arrivals.

About us

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Details

Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-WAC-BR-7268

Job locations

Broomfield

Broomfield Hospital

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application!

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience in working in an administrative/ Clerical role
  • English & Maths at GCSE grade C or above/ Equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience of using Clerical/ Administration systems

Desirable

  • Experience of Hospital Administration systems
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience in working in an administrative/ Clerical role
  • English & Maths at GCSE grade C or above/ Equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience of using Clerical/ Administration systems

Desirable

  • Experience of Hospital Administration systems

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Broomfield Hospital

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Broomfield Hospital

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Debbie Dawson

debra.dawson2@nhs.net

01245513373

Details

Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-WAC-BR-7268

Job locations

Broomfield

Broomfield Hospital

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Supporting documents

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