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Job summary

Main area
Administration
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Fixed term: 6 months (From Start Date)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
390-COR-SO-0572-A
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Southend
Town
Westcliff On Sea
Salary
£24,937 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/11/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Outpatient Receptionist

Band 3

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

 

Job overview

Join our Team as  a Receptionist!

Are you highly organised, friendly, and passionate about delivering excellent patient care? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join our dynamic Outpatients Reception Team.

In this varied and vital role, you’ll be the first point of contact for patients, providing essential clerical and administrative support. From handling telephone enquiries and greeting patients at reception, to booking and managing appointments, you’ll play a key part in ensuring a smooth and positive patient experience.

If you thrive in a busy environment, enjoy working as part of a team, and take pride in maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism, we’d love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Welcome patients to the outpatient areas.

Check information with the patient and ensure all information entered onto computer systems is accurate and up-to-date.

Working in the call centre, speaking to patients about appointments, changing, moving and cancelling where required.

Ensure messages, whether in person, by telephone or email, are passed on to appropriate staff in a timely manner.

Deal with patient complaints / challenging conversations when necessary.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more detailed information, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

We look forward to your application!

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Good educational standard of at least 2 GCSE’s, in Maths, English or Equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience using a computer, phone, email and administration systems
  • Demonstrable customer service experience
  • Previous experience working with the public

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold Awardhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

Applicant requirements

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Katherine Mullis
Job title
Operational Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07469 571785
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