Job summary
- Main area
- Surgery
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent: Requirement to work all BEH Reception Desks and Hub Desk (Galleries Shopping Centre)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 387-S8188-CCC
- Employer
- Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bristol Eye Hospital
- Town
- BRISTOL
- Salary
- £25,760 - £27,476 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Lead Receptionist
Band 3
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.
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Job overview
We are looking for a dynamic leader for our Reception Team who can work flexibly over many Reception areas.
The Reception Team Leader will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision and coordination of reception services within the Bristol Eye Hospital. The post holder will supports delivery of a high-quality patient reception and appointment service and will lead reception staff to ensure efficient patient flow and excellent customer care.
Main duties of the job
· Provide day-to-day support and guidance to reception staff, making day to day decision to ensure an efficient and effective reception service.
· Liaise with clinical and administrative teams to support patient flow and clinic operations.
· Assist in training and supporting new members of the reception team.
· Escalate complex issues, complaints or service concerns appropriately.
· Support the organisation of staff rotas, annual leave and training arrangements.
Working for our organisation
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to supervise and motivate staff
Experience
Essential criteria
- Reception/customer service experience
Desirable criteria
- NHS experience
- Experience supervising staff
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sue Brewer
- Job title
- Assistant Performance and Operations Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01173429123
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