Receptionist Main Entrance

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The Post-holder will be providing a professional "front of house" reception service. As the first point of contact to welcome patients, relatives, and other visitors to the Trust you will be reporting to the PALS Manager and will be expected to support the work of PALS.

Please note that this vacancy may close early due to the amount of applications we receive for the position.

Main duties of the job

It is essential that you have excellent communication and customer service skills and the ability to work under pressure. As part of the role you will need to develop a knowledge of the hospital, providing directions and information to our visitors.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Date posted

08 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£28,166 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

394-Corp-6707723DT

Job locations

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Person Spec

Essential

  • A good standard of education is required
  • Accuracy in numeracy
  • Accuracy in spelling.
  • Working within an office environment.
  • Previous telephone experience
  • Working with the public
  • Good communication skills
  • Able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
  • Able to work under pressure

Desirable

  • Good IT skills
Person Specification

Person Spec

Essential

  • A good standard of education is required
  • Accuracy in numeracy
  • Accuracy in spelling.
  • Working within an office environment.
  • Previous telephone experience
  • Working with the public
  • Good communication skills
  • Able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
  • Able to work under pressure

Desirable

  • Good IT skills

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

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN


Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN


Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

PALS Manager

Sally Taylor

sally.taylor36@nhs.net

01895279973

Date posted

08 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£28,166 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

394-Corp-6707723DT

Job locations

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN


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