University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 2 Emergency Department Receptionist

The closing date is 24 September 2025

Job summary

We are seeking a confident individual, with excellent communication skills and a professional, tactful and diplomatic approach to work, within this very busy department.

As an ED receptionist, you will play a key part in ensuring the best possible care for all patients attending the department by undertaking a range of administrative and reception responsibilities, that support both the clinicians and patient care.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of a team, providing high quality front line administrative and clerical services within the department, delivering an excellent patient-focused service.

To respond to an ever changing, unpredictable and demanding workload, within the resources available, prioritising their own workload.

an understanding of confidentiality is essential, as well as a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

To ensure accurate patient information is recorded in a timely manner, to support the clinical flow of patients at the "front door" of the Trust.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 to £24,465 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-1087624-1

Job locations

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR


Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • *Good level of Education (E)
  • *GCSE grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalent or equivalent work experience (E)

Experience

Essential

  • *Substantive experience in a customer care environment (E)

Desirable

  • *Previous NHS employment (D)
  • *Reception experience (D)

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • *Ability to work in a pressurised and busy environment (E)
  • *Punctual and Reliable
  • *Ability to remain calm whilst maintaining a courteous, caring, professional attitude when dealing with people in an emergency situation (E)
  • *Ability to act on behalf of patients/visitors in the care of the waiting room in the event of a medical or security incident escalating the issue to Senior Nurse Co-ordinator, Security and/or Police (E)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • *Good level of Education (E)
  • *GCSE grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalent or equivalent work experience (E)

Experience

Essential

  • *Substantive experience in a customer care environment (E)

Desirable

  • *Previous NHS employment (D)
  • *Reception experience (D)

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • *Ability to work in a pressurised and busy environment (E)
  • *Punctual and Reliable
  • *Ability to remain calm whilst maintaining a courteous, caring, professional attitude when dealing with people in an emergency situation (E)
  • *Ability to act on behalf of patients/visitors in the care of the waiting room in the event of a medical or security incident escalating the issue to Senior Nurse Co-ordinator, Security and/or Police (E)

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

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Catherine Sinclaire

CATHERINE.SINCLAIR@UHB.NHS.UK

01214249260

Details

Date posted

22 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 to £24,465 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-1087624-1

Job locations

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR


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