Receptionist - Ophthalmology Outpatients

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

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Job summary

The Outpatients team are on the lookout for a receptionist to join their dynamic team in an exciting and busy role. This is a great opportunity for those interested in an entry-level administration role; you will need to be highly motivated, dedicated and passionate about delivering patient-focused customer service, and in return you will be supported in your personal and professional development.

Main duties of the job

You will be the first point of contact for patients and families visiting the Outpatients department. You'll be responsible for booking them into the outpatient clinic, as well as managing all relevant administrative tasks which will support patients through their journey in Outpatients.

Previous administrative or customer service experience is desirable, but not essential. You will however need to be computer-literate and have experience using Microsoft Office packages.

About us

Our Organisation

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford, and St Margaret's Hospital in Epping.

We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop's Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.

Our Values

The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences:

Patient at heart - Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts

Everyday excellence - Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both

Creative collaboration - Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care

The Trust believes in investing in all our staff and rewarding high standards of care whilst building for excellence and in return we expect our staff to uphold the Trust values to the highest level.

Date posted

13 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum plus 5% high cost area supplement

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

292-6889482-SCC

Job locations

PAH and Keats house

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification which is available to download at any time.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification which is available to download at any time.

Person Specification

English & Maths qualification

Essential

  • Achieved grades

Desirable

  • previous experience

Customer care experience

Essential

  • years expereince in customer related role

IT proficient

Essential

  • Years of experience
Person Specification

English & Maths qualification

Essential

  • Achieved grades

Desirable

  • previous experience

Customer care experience

Essential

  • years expereince in customer related role

IT proficient

Essential

  • Years of experience

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

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

PAH and Keats house

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

PAH and Keats house

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager Ophthalmology

Renata Istenes

renata.istenes@nhs.net

01279973914

Date posted

13 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum plus 5% high cost area supplement

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

292-6889482-SCC

Job locations

PAH and Keats house

Harlow

CM20 1QX


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