Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Receptionist at the Woodlands Centre for Acute Care, based in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex.
We are a busy service comprising a 23-bed Acute unit split into male and female wards and an 18-bed unit for older patients, alongside an Urgent Care service. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide a reception service.
Main duties of the job
Our Trust was recently upgraded by CQC as GOOD in every domain except CARING, which was EXCELLENT. Due to this we are now the third leading Mental Health Trust in the country. We will strive to maintain our standards and always improve where we can and you will play an important part in this.
About us
The successful applicant will be responsible for providing a top-quality reception service as 'front of house'. This is a key role as you will be the first person to greet and welcome visitors to the Centre. In addition to your reception role you will also take part in a range of administrative tasks to support the team, these could include assisting with patient benefit claims, data collection, updating spreadsheets, and other ad hoc duties as directed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must be friendly, enthusiastic, adaptable and able to workon your own initiative as well as part of a multidisciplinary team. Effective communication skills and a commitment to caring for patients must be demonstrated. You will require:
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- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of software programmes / IT systems
- Good organisational and time-management skills
In return we can offer:
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- Comprehensive induction package
- Supportive working environment
- Excellent educational / training opportunities
Job sharers will be considered
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must be friendly, enthusiastic, adaptable and able to workon your own initiative as well as part of a multidisciplinary team. Effective communication skills and a commitment to caring for patients must be demonstrated. You will require:
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-
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of software programmes / IT systems
- Good organisational and time-management skills
In return we can offer:
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-
- Comprehensive induction package
- Supportive working environment
- Excellent educational / training opportunities
Job sharers will be considered
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ2 or equivalent / good standard of secondary education; GCSE at Grade C or above
- PC skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office software
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Previous reception and switchboard experience
- Experience of working with the public
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ2 or equivalent / good standard of secondary education; GCSE at Grade C or above
- PC skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office software
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Previous reception and switchboard experience
- Experience of working with the public
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
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).
