Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Apprentice Receptionist

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Job summary

This is an exciting apprenticeship opportunity within the Gateway G Department, based at The Nottingham Treatment Centre covering the reception. The Daycase Receptionists core working hours are Monday to Friday between 7am-6pm on a rostered. You will have excellent customer service skills and be committed to providing a first class service to all our patients

You must be educated to GCSE standard, possess excellent communication skills and be competent in the use of computers systems including Microsoft packages.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

Working as part of theDaycaseteam you will be responsible for greeting patients at reception, checking and updating personal details while maintaining patient confidentiality. Using Careflow PAS and other relevant booking systems you will arrange follow-up appointments and update details accurately and efficiently. You'll have excellent communication skills and will deal appropriately with enquires both by telephone and in person.

You will be a conscientious and enthusiastic team player with excellent organisational skills. You will need to be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of confidentiality issues, be well motivated and reliable. You will be able to understand and accurately convey verbal and written information and be able to remain calm under pressure.

Use your own initiative and respond to queries within and outside of the Organization with a professional manner to patients, relatives and staff. You will present a professional and polite attitude at all times.

About us

With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Details

Date posted

22 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10,400 a year Per annum

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-5794489

Job locations

The Nottingham Treatment Centre

Lister Road

Nottingham

NG7 2FT


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide administrative support to other members of the department by assisting in photocopying, scanning and collating any requests as required.

Have an understanding of patients and their different needs and how these are prioritised, including the best way to manage expectations.

Acts as point of reference for medical teams, patients and other external service users. Deals with telephone calls as appropriate and visitors to the department.

To obtain and return patient notes from this hospital and other hospitals as necessary.

Maintain office filing and information systems.

Opens mail/email and deals with correspondence.

Participate in joint apprenticeship reviews take responsibility for own personal development in conjunction with line manager.

To work as part of an administration team, to ensure adequate cover in other areas is given as and then required.

Understand the services that are available from the Trust and keep up to date to assist patients.

To use and develop overall communication skills to communicate effectively with all staff grades and our patients, both face to face and virtually.

To be able to demonstrate patience, kindness and calmness and show you understand the patients point of view.

Being able to provide a personalised experience for each individual patient.

Any other duties appropriate to the grade.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide administrative support to other members of the department by assisting in photocopying, scanning and collating any requests as required.

Have an understanding of patients and their different needs and how these are prioritised, including the best way to manage expectations.

Acts as point of reference for medical teams, patients and other external service users. Deals with telephone calls as appropriate and visitors to the department.

To obtain and return patient notes from this hospital and other hospitals as necessary.

Maintain office filing and information systems.

Opens mail/email and deals with correspondence.

Participate in joint apprenticeship reviews take responsibility for own personal development in conjunction with line manager.

To work as part of an administration team, to ensure adequate cover in other areas is given as and then required.

Understand the services that are available from the Trust and keep up to date to assist patients.

To use and develop overall communication skills to communicate effectively with all staff grades and our patients, both face to face and virtually.

To be able to demonstrate patience, kindness and calmness and show you understand the patients point of view.

Being able to provide a personalised experience for each individual patient.

Any other duties appropriate to the grade.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • 4 GCSE's or equivalent including English and Maths.
  • Commitment to completing the apprenticeship training
  • Ability to demonstrate basic numeracy and literacy skills

Desirable

  • An interest in healthcare/data subjects.

Experience

Essential

  • Basic skills in Microsoft Office
  • Attention to detail
  • Good communication and telephone skills
  • Understanding and respect of confidentiality in the workplace

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an office environment

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

  • Ability to prioritise own workload
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Good Customer Care skills
  • Able to communicate information using a variety of written and verbal communication skills
  • Understands and practices the principles of confidentiality
  • Able to minimise interpersonal conflict

Desirable

  • Experience of dealing with customers
  • Experience of communicating with patients by telephone.
  • Experience of building patients trust and knowing why it is important.

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Manual dexterity required to perform required tasks.
Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • 4 GCSE's or equivalent including English and Maths.
  • Commitment to completing the apprenticeship training
  • Ability to demonstrate basic numeracy and literacy skills

Desirable

  • An interest in healthcare/data subjects.

Experience

Essential

  • Basic skills in Microsoft Office
  • Attention to detail
  • Good communication and telephone skills
  • Understanding and respect of confidentiality in the workplace

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an office environment

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

  • Ability to prioritise own workload
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Good Customer Care skills
  • Able to communicate information using a variety of written and verbal communication skills
  • Understands and practices the principles of confidentiality
  • Able to minimise interpersonal conflict

Desirable

  • Experience of dealing with customers
  • Experience of communicating with patients by telephone.
  • Experience of building patients trust and knowing why it is important.

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Manual dexterity required to perform required tasks.

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

The Nottingham Treatment Centre

Lister Road

Nottingham

NG7 2FT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

The Nottingham Treatment Centre

Lister Road

Nottingham

NG7 2FT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Service Manager

Emma Price

Emma.price@nuh.nhs.uk

01159194477

Details

Date posted

22 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10,400 a year Per annum

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-5794489

Job locations

The Nottingham Treatment Centre

Lister Road

Nottingham

NG7 2FT


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