Emergency Department Reception Clerk
The closing date is 10 October 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Emergency Department for dedicated, forward thinking and self motivated individuals to join our team of Evening & Weekend Receptionists.
Two posts are available:-
Post 1 - 13 hours per week
(4pm-8pm Weekdays plus one Weekend 4pm-10pm)
Post 2 - 6 hours per week
(4pm-10pm Alternate Weekends)
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit an organised and methodical person with excellent communication and customer care skills. Flexibility to provide holiday and sickness cover for the Evening and Weekend Team Colleagues, often at short notice, is also an important requirement.
It is a fast paced environment and you will need to demonstrate your ability to remain calm under pressure and to use your own initiative. You will be expected to book in patients who self present or who arrive by ambulance, answer telephone enquiries, obtain hospital notes, photocopying, scanning and other clerical duties as necessary.
The successful candidate will have good IT and communication skills and ideally a working knowledge of the Patient Centre / Patient Administration System.
As the Emergency Department runs a 24/7 service, the post holder would be expected to provide cover for Bank Holidays which fall within their shift pattern.
A comprehensive training package will be provided to the successful applicant.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Details
Date posted
26 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
426-983-25CR
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn
Gayton Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 4ET
Employer details
Employer name
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn
Gayton Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 4ET
Employer's website
https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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