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Job summary

Main area
Administration
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent: 34.5 hours per week
Hours
Part time - 34.5 hours per week (Long Days & Nights & Weekends 0:00-19:30 & 19:00 - 07:30 shift times)
Job ref
390-MED-SO-9881
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Southend
Town
Westcliff on Sea
Salary
£25,272 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
19/07/2026 23:59

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Accident and Emergency Receptionist

Band 2

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

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 Emergency Department 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.

Please note no VISA sponsorship is available for this role. 

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Main duties of the job

Undertake registration procedures, using the Careflow system, on patients presenting to the department

Liaise with medical/nursing staff regarding patient priority

Answer and resolve enquiries from patients and relatives presenting to the department

Obtain unit folders as and when required from medical records

Retrieve hospital numbers and patient information from Careflow

Answer and resolve telephone enquiries efficiently and politely

Ensure that discharge letters have been requested for all patients who   have attended the department

Collate discharge letters to be sent to the GP surgeries

Gather patient notes which may be required for departmental clinics

Carry out filing and document imaging of patient records and     miscellaneous documents

Photocopying patient records and documents, as required

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

Are you looking for an exciting fast-paced admin role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Educated to GCSE level, or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of Careflow

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Customer Service Experience
  • Experience in assisting the general public in various capacities
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in a busy NHS environment

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

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Emma Baldwin
Job title
ED Reception Supervisor
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0300 443 7175
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