Receptionist - Emergency Department

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Join Our Dynamic Emergency Department Reception Team!

Are you an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with exceptional interpersonal skills? We are seeking a talented Receptionist to become a vital part of our Emergency Department Reception team.

Why Join Us?

  • Engaged and Supportive Team:Be part of a team that truly cares about each other and our patients.
  • Focus on Wellbeing:We prioritize the wellbeing of our workforce, ensuring a positive and nurturing work environment.
  • Excellent Customer Care:Showcase your ability to communicate effectively and provide outstanding customer service.

If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced, rewarding environment, we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail, please read the attached job description and person specification document

About us

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.

Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.

Date posted

28 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

214-UEC-7045103

Job locations

King's Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton in Ashfield

NG17 4JL


Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail, please read the attached job description and person specification document

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail, please read the attached job description and person specification document

Person Specification

Knowledge Requirements

Essential

  • Computer literate, with substantial year experience of using a keyboard

Desirable

  • Knowledge of PAS and NHS in general
  • RSA II or ECDL

Qualifications - Academic/Craft/Professional

Essential

  • Good general education with GCSE English at Grade C or above

Desirable

  • IHRIM or AMSPAR

Further Training

Desirable

  • Knowledge and use of PAS

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial clerical experience

Desirable

  • Substantial customer care experience

Contractual Requirements

Essential

  • Regular attendance and willingness to work flexible hours as necessary
Person Specification

Knowledge Requirements

Essential

  • Computer literate, with substantial year experience of using a keyboard

Desirable

  • Knowledge of PAS and NHS in general
  • RSA II or ECDL

Qualifications - Academic/Craft/Professional

Essential

  • Good general education with GCSE English at Grade C or above

Desirable

  • IHRIM or AMSPAR

Further Training

Desirable

  • Knowledge and use of PAS

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial clerical experience

Desirable

  • Substantial customer care experience

Contractual Requirements

Essential

  • Regular attendance and willingness to work flexible hours as necessary

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

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton in Ashfield

NG17 4JL


Employer's website

https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton in Ashfield

NG17 4JL


Employer's website

https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Admin Team Leader

Lynda Aram

lynda.aram@nhs.net

01623622515

Date posted

28 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

214-UEC-7045103

Job locations

King's Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton in Ashfield

NG17 4JL


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