Emergency Department Receptionist

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

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Job summary

Various full time and part time exciting opportunities have arisen in the Emergency department; we are looking for motivated, well organised people who loves a busy environment to join our reception team at the Leicester Royal Infirmary.

These are permanent posts and we are offering both full time and part time hours, you will be required to work over a 7 day rota, working both day and night shifts and are also required to work bank holidays. 365 days rotation.

The Emergency reception areas cover Adults, Children's, Ambulance arrivals and Live scanning, GPAU and DVT Clinic.

This is a demanding area and is a challenging role but has a friendly working environment, and would suit an individual who would like a challenge

Main duties of the job

You need to have good customer service skills be able to work under pressure and be an excellent communicator and be organised and methodical .

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Receptionist, with excellent communication skills and the ability to demonstrate effective team work. You will need to be flexible, enthusiastic and passionate about emergency care and you need to be committed to improving service delivery. The ability to work in a fast paced environment

The role includes answering telephone and face to face enquiries, Scanning patient records in our live scan room and booking patients into the emergency department. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for patients relatives, so will need to possess good customer service skills. You will also need the ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and on your own initiative

Proficient communication skills, an aptitude for organising, attention to detail and accurate keyboard skills are essential.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

  • high-quality care for all,
  • being a great place to work,
  • partnerships for impact, and
  • research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

  • we are compassionate,
  • we are proud,
  • we are inclusive, and
  • we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Date posted

08 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

358-6157529-ESM

Job locations

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


Job description

Job responsibilities

To work on any of the Emergency department reception desks providing cover on reception, receiving and directing patients, visitors and staff in a courteous manner

To direct and redirect telephone calls in a polite friendly manner

To capture patient demographics and any key information relating to their visit

To liaise with other departments as required

To support the department in the administrative and clerical processes and procedures associated with the running of a clinical service in support of excellent care for patients and their careers.

For more detailed duties please see attached Job Description and Person Specification in supporting documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work on any of the Emergency department reception desks providing cover on reception, receiving and directing patients, visitors and staff in a courteous manner

To direct and redirect telephone calls in a polite friendly manner

To capture patient demographics and any key information relating to their visit

To liaise with other departments as required

To support the department in the administrative and clerical processes and procedures associated with the running of a clinical service in support of excellent care for patients and their careers.

For more detailed duties please see attached Job Description and Person Specification in supporting documents.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of written and spoken english
  • Math and English qualification

Desirable

  • Relevant computer typing/ secretarial courses

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a busy high pressured environment

Desirable

  • NHS administration experience

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Able to communicate effectively
  • Must be able to use own initiative

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working with confidential data
Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of written and spoken english
  • Math and English qualification

Desirable

  • Relevant computer typing/ secretarial courses

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a busy high pressured environment

Desirable

  • NHS administration experience

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Able to communicate effectively
  • Must be able to use own initiative

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working with confidential data

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Emergency Department Admin manager

Izabela Pawlowska

izabela.pawlowska@uhl-tr.nhs.uk

01162587225

Date posted

08 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

358-6157529-ESM

Job locations

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


Supporting documents

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