Band 2 Receptionist - Finch Road

Job summary

Deal with queries from service users, including GPs, patients and there representatives either face to face or via the telephone in a professional manner that is consistent with legislation policies and procedures including data protection and confidentiality, sourcing any related information that might help deal with the query. Taking accurate written messages and passing more complex queries on to the relevant staff.

Main duties of the job

To be able to use word processing packages and Microsoft Office to produce various documents e.g. faxes, letters, tables etc. Daily use of outlook for communication (sending/receiving e-mails), as well as booking and checking of meeting rooms and equipment booking. Perform routine clerical duties e.g. filing, photocopying, production of letters, reports and other similar documents to specific formats using appropriate software packages and office equipment. Ad-hoc production of notices for the office using appropriate software

Provide a telephone answering service for members of the Locality Team and transferring to appropriate members of staff, or taking messages and ensuring that details are accurately logged in the correct message book as and when required. To validate patient details and demographics in that any changes to patient details are updated on FTB Database.

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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.