Theatre Receptionist/Administration Support

Job summary

Would you like to join our team?

We are currently recruiting a motivated Theatre Receptionist / Admin Support.

If you have experience working with people in a busy environment, then we are looking for you.

We are a busy Operating Theatre and provide care for patients undergoing treatment from the following specialities: General Surgery, Vascular, Emergency Service, ENT, Paediatrics, Urology, Facial Maxillary, Orthopaedics and Gynaecology.

The role involves working as an admin/reception Team Member within a very busy working environment. You will be able to support the clinical staff with the smooth running of the operating lists. Carrying out administrative tasks which will support patient care delivery.

If you are successful in obtaining a position with us as a Theatre Receptionist / Admin Support you may be required to take part in shift patterns to meet the needs of the service.

Main duties of the job

Working two days a week Thursday and Friday, the successful candidate will be the face of theatres at South Tyneside. They will be responsible for communicating massages and instructions to colleagues and other members of the MDT and must have an understanding of confidentiality in the healthcare setting as may have to handle sensitive information.

They must be empathetic, be able to reassure patients, and have basic understanding of health and safety requirements in a patient environment. They will be flexible and adaptable to change in accordance to the patients needs and the needs of the service, and committed to behaving in a professional manner, presenting a caring image to patients. The ability to remain calm instressful situations is essential.

The successful candidate must have basic numeracy and literacy skills (to level 1) and have basic IT skills. Training on the hospital systems will be given.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE34 0PL

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE34 0PL

Employer's website

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

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