Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Band 3 Receptionist/Switchboard Operator - Barberry

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Job summary

RECEPTIONIST

SPECIALTY SERVICES

THE BARBERRY CENTRE

Band 3

Part Time - 30 Hours per week

1000 - 1600 Monday - Friday

Looking for your next challenge? Have you got what it takes to be part of a busy reception team?

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen to assist in providing a high quality reception service at The Barberry. The post holder will act as a first point of contact for all visitors and callers to The Barberry. The post holder will liaise professionally at all times with visitors, patients, medical, nursing, clinical support, clerical and secretarial staff.Previous experience of working in a reception role is required, as well as a level 2 administration/customer care qualification. You must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, and have the ability to work alone or as a team member. You must also be proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Previous experience within the NHS and dealing with the general public would be an advantage.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

436-5621701

Job locations

The Barberry

25 Vincent Drive

Birmingham

B15 2FG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

for shortlisting

Essential

  • Level 2 Administration Qualification
  • Significant experience of working in a busy reception
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience of working in a team
  • Knowledge of MS Office

Desirable

  • NVQ in customer care
  • GCSE English
  • Experience of working in a mental health setting
Person Specification

for shortlisting

Essential

  • Level 2 Administration Qualification
  • Significant experience of working in a busy reception
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience of working in a team
  • Knowledge of MS Office

Desirable

  • NVQ in customer care
  • GCSE English
  • Experience of working in a mental health setting

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Barberry

25 Vincent Drive

Birmingham

B15 2FG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Barberry

25 Vincent Drive

Birmingham

B15 2FG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Outpatient/Support Services Manager

Lisa Yates

lisa.yates7@nhs.net

01213012325

Details

Date posted

18 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

436-5621701

Job locations

The Barberry

25 Vincent Drive

Birmingham

B15 2FG


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