Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Patient Access Receptionist

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Job summary

The Patient Access Team are looking for an enthusiastic individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join team of receptionists. The current admin structure in the Trust provides candidates with plenty of opportunities to develop their skills and progress their career if they wish in a worthwhile role.

Main duties of the job

The role will be to provide a high-quality reception service for patients attending Kingston an Richmond Hospital Outpatients clinics in Main Outpatients, Sir William Rous Unit and Raynes Park Health Centre.

You will be expected to accurately record patient attendance details and manage the scheduling of follow up appointments across a range of specialties in line with the trusts Access Policy. You will provide back-office support and help complete a number of administrative duties within the Patient Access team.

About us

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development with a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly "shoutouts" and patient feedback, monthly and staff awards.

Date posted

17 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£28,166 a year per annum Inclusive of (Outer London) HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-NN-7569744-GO-LP-TA

Job locations

Kingston and Richmond NHS Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration/Customer Care or acquired equivalent experience
GCSE or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Experience of healthcare administrative systems and processes

Desirable

Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
Experience of working with the public

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrate a good working knowledge of computer systems and be capable of using Microsoft Office applications
Awareness of patient pathways

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration/Customer Care or acquired equivalent experience
GCSE or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Experience of healthcare administrative systems and processes

Desirable

Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
Experience of working with the public

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrate a good working knowledge of computer systems and be capable of using Microsoft Office applications
Awareness of patient pathways

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

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston and Richmond NHS Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston and Richmond NHS Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

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