Receptionist - Minor Injuries Unit
The closing date is 23 March 2026
Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge, working in a fast-paced environment? If so, this could be the role for you! Being responsible for providing an effective service for all visitors presenting in the Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at Malvern Community Hospital. You will be the first point of contact for our patients. You will be responsible for providing a professional, efficient, and courteous reception service, both in person and over the phone, while always ensuring patient confidentiality.
The successful candidate must be flexible, forward thinking and proactive and require a commitment to ensure we provide a high-quality service to our patients. This is a challenging role which requires excellent communication and empathy skills.
To contribute to the delivery of a high quality MIU across the Trust and Community.
The position is part time working 16 hours per week across evenings and weekends. The evening hours are 5pm-9pm with weekend hours 9am-9pm.
Please note the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to work in the UK status. If you are employed on an acceptable time limited visa, there is no guarantee of sponsorship at point of expiry.
Main duties of the job
To book as required, Patients into the MIU and make other appointment/transport bookings. Respond to queries and requests for information as directed by office procedures, guidelines and protocols. Refer complex or unusual requests to the Team Administrator or a member of the clinical team.
To work together with other staff to promote a smooth and efficient workflow through the department in which he/she is based. Undertakes admin tasks that are assigned, including formatting letter, reports where necessary. Carries out photocopying/printing.
To be proactive and forward thinking. Regularly checks on the tidiness and cleanliness of the office environment and takes action to ensure any problems are resolved.
To participate in a range of shifts, to include evening and weekend shifts as required, in line with service requirements and demands.
To assist the MIU Manager in undertaking regular reviews of the office protocols and guidelines by providing advice on changes in working processes. Attend team meetings as required.
To undertake any other clerical duties that may be necessary for the speedy progression of both results and patients through the department to include administrative support as required.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Details
Date posted
10 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year Pro rata £12.51 per hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
C9798-2098
Job locations
Malvern Community Hospital
185 Worcester Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR14 1EX
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Malvern Community Hospital
185 Worcester Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR14 1EX
Employer's website
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