Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Receptionist/Administrator - Heart and Chest

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Job summary

Do you have the ability to multi task and have word processing and proven clerical/administrative experience? Are you a good communicator able to work within a small team using their own initiative? Then we would like to hear from you.

We are looking for a hard-working, organised individual who displays a positive attitude towards work whose key responsibilities will include reception, call centre and clinic prep duties and administrative tasks where accuracy is essential.

Your role will be to deliver comprehensive administrative support to the Heart and Chest clinic, providing a high standard of front line customer care and a lead point of contact for patients regarding complaints and queries, always displaying empathy and diplomacy.

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Main duties of the job

You will need the ability to prioritise your own workload, using own judgement to action and escalate as appropriate emails/correspondence to supervisor/manager, prioritising clinically urgent appointments according to clinical guidance and according to Trust policy and deal with general enquiries and appointment queries face to face and by telephone from staff, patients, and the general public in a courteous, confidential and sensitive manner with tact and diplomacy.

Promoting good relations and the public image of the department whilst providing efficient and open communication with your team, adhering to administration procedures and generate appointments ensuring compliance with processes, procedures, policies and governance requirements in order to provide a safe, professional, efficient, cost effective and comprehensive service.

You will work closely with departmental supervisors/managers in order to understand the team priorities on a day-to-day basis, processing clinic outcomes on our PAS system in a timely manner, process new referrals internally and externally via ERS, printing and distributing in a timely manner and support any other administrative task within the clerical team

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Details

Date posted

10 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-CTC-BA-2255

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Receptionist/Administrator role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Receptionist/Administrator role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum 5 GCSE / O Level including english

Desirable

  • Admin NVQ level

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in administration

Desirable

  • Experience of working in NHS/Public sector
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum 5 GCSE / O Level including english

Desirable

  • Admin NVQ level

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in administration

Desirable

  • Experience of working in NHS/Public sector

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY


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

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Junior Operational Manager - Cardiology

Jennie Hall

jennifer.hall34@nhs.net

03004434283

Details

Date posted

10 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-CTC-BA-2255

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY


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