York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Receptionist - Selby

The closing date is 20 November 2025

Job summary

We are pleased to be able to advertise this exciting opportunity to join our Outpatient Services Team, as a Band 2 Receptionist/Administrator working 24 hours per week.

The post is based at the Main Reception at Selby War Memorial Hospital, and the successful applicant will join a small team providing administration and reception cover. The role will also involve providing general information and being the initial point of contact to patients and their families.

This vacancy will be considered for a secondment opportunity. Please note - if you would like your application to be considered for secondment, you must secure agreement from your line manager beforehand that you can be released to undertake the role.

Please note: This post may become Permanent at the end of Fixed Term/Secondment.

Main duties of the job

The role also involves dealing with routine enquiries, recording information on relevant systems and other administration tasks relating to the role. Due to the nature of the role, it involves dealing with personal and sensitive information, therefore the post holder must maintain confidentiality at all times.

We are looking for a self-disciplined and motivated individual who has good communication skills and someone who is willing to work hard alongside our existing team.

We look forward to receiving your application!

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension fordependants

  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

  • Agenerous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k)to support with relocation expensesfor hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully.If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/managerat interview stage.

  • A variety ofdifferent typesof paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work,familyand relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Workscheme

  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring,cinemaand financefrom a rangeof providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Trust Information Pack - 1

Details

Date posted

06 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

419-7539216-R-O

Job locations

Selby War Memorial Hospital

Doncaster Road

Selby

YO8 9BX


Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent. Maths and English at C or above - or equivalent qualification/demonstrable experience.
  • Computer literacy skills to RSA2, NVQ 2 or equivalent/demonstrable experience

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of dealing with confidential information
  • Experience of working in a receptionist capacity
  • Experience Office/Administrative role

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Self-disciplined/motivated
  • Empathetic

Skills

Essential

  • Able to organise and prioritise own workload
  • Possess sound communication skills
  • Ability to function as part of a team
  • Have the ability to exercise initiative
Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent. Maths and English at C or above - or equivalent qualification/demonstrable experience.
  • Computer literacy skills to RSA2, NVQ 2 or equivalent/demonstrable experience

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of dealing with confidential information
  • Experience of working in a receptionist capacity
  • Experience Office/Administrative role

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Self-disciplined/motivated
  • Empathetic

Skills

Essential

  • Able to organise and prioritise own workload
  • Possess sound communication skills
  • Ability to function as part of a team
  • Have the ability to exercise initiative

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Selby War Memorial Hospital

Doncaster Road

Selby

YO8 9BX


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Selby War Memorial Hospital

Doncaster Road

Selby

YO8 9BX


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Outpatient Services Manager

Tom Howard

thomas.howard@york.nhs.uk

01904724255

Details

Date posted

06 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

419-7539216-R-O

Job locations

Selby War Memorial Hospital

Doncaster Road

Selby

YO8 9BX


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