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Job summary

Main area
Endoscopy
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent: Weekend working rota basis
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekend working on a rota basis)
Job ref
390-CSS-SO-9898
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Southend
Town
Westcliff-on-Sea
Salary
£24,465 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/11/2025 23:59

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Receptionist/Administrator

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

We are looking to appoint a cheerful, motivated and ambitious person to join our Endoscopy Reception at Southend Hospital. for a full time role involving some evening and Saturday working so a flexible approach to working hours and duties would be essential.

This is a busy reception and provides a focal point for receiving patients, visitors, and staff where you will need to be able to work in a calm, logical and methodical way, but be able to multi task whilst dealing with frequent interruptions and possess excellent communication skills.

No specific qualifications are required as full training will be given; however, you should have good keyboard skills and previous experience in a healthcare setting would be an advantage.

Main duties of the job

In your role you will be expected to provide excellent customer service to patients and visitors, whilst fulfilling all necessary reception, clerical, and administrative tasks receiving and admitting patients to the Endoscopy Unit using Medway and Solus and dealing with patient queries both over the telephone and in person in an efficient and professional manner.

You role will require that you maintain an efficient and friendly service to patients, relatives and visitors and to liaise with staff within the Endoscopy Unit and staff in other departments and wards, undertake and support the administrative function within the Endoscopy unit as required which will require you to work some Saturday shifts on a rota basis

You will open and close the unit, log maintenance calls and always be courteous and considerate.

Working for our organisation

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
 
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
 
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application!

Person specification

Reception duties

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working with the public
Desirable criteria
  • Reception experience
  • Previous NHS Experience

IT skills

Essential criteria
  • Microsoft software skills
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of using hospital PAS systems

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nairobi Akuffo
Job title
Operational Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01702455555
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