Job summary
This is a temporary post for 12 months to cover maternity leave.
We have a great opportunity for a temporary Receptionist in Antenatal Clinic within the Maternity & Gynaecology Care Unit, Family Care Division.
The working hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm.
Main duties of the job
The Receptionists/ Admin Assistants provide a professional clerical and co-ordination service to the wards and outpatient departments, to ensure that patients and visitors receive a friendly, customer focused and efficient service.
About us
Chesterfield Royal Hospital is located in Calow, Chesterfield, which is situated on a green field site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is home to the Crooked Spire and is also close to Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham, thus offering numerous choices for recreational activities and lifestyles.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital was officially opened by the queen in 1985 and since then it has continued to expand and modernise, currently holding approximately 550 beds. We provide acute in-patient and out-patient care for Chesterfield and the surrounding rural area of North Derbyshire, serving a population of approximately 350,000 people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will possess previous clerical experience, including VDU/keyboard skills, and have experience of using a telephone. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to work to deadlines are also essential requirements of this post.
This postinvolves receiving and handling information that is confidential and therefore the post holders must maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will possess previous clerical experience, including VDU/keyboard skills, and have experience of using a telephone. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to work to deadlines are also essential requirements of this post.
This postinvolves receiving and handling information that is confidential and therefore the post holders must maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Educated to GCSE grade C or above standard including English & Maths (or equivalent)
- Typing qualification (or equivalent)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with telephone enquiries
- Previous reception experience
- Experience of dealing with general public
- Experience in working flexibly as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous healthcare experience
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work under pressure
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Numerate/Literate
- Understanding of Confidentiality
- Computer literacy
- Good communication skills
Desirable
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encourage
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Educated to GCSE grade C or above standard including English & Maths (or equivalent)
- Typing qualification (or equivalent)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with telephone enquiries
- Previous reception experience
- Experience of dealing with general public
- Experience in working flexibly as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous healthcare experience
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work under pressure
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Numerate/Literate
- Understanding of Confidentiality
- Computer literacy
- Good communication skills
Desirable
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encourage
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
