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Job summary

Main area
Emergency Services
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week (09:00 - 17:00 Mon - Fri)
Job ref
247-PTS-FOH-0625
Employer
East of England Ambulance Service Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Colchester Hospital
Town
Colchester
Salary
£24,465 PA
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/08/2025 23:59

Employer heading

East of England Ambulance Service Trust logo

Front of House - Colchester Hospital

NHS AfC: Band 2

EEAST is a great place to work, great people, great career opportunities and a career that can take you anywhere. No two days are the same, if you are looking for a varied and supportive environment EEAST can offer you that and more! 

Hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work:

-          Great employee benefits: https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/join-the-team/working-for-us/employee-benefits

-          Our equality networks: https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/about-us/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/our-equality-networks

-          Our vision & values: https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/about-us/our-vision-and-value

Before you apply, please visit our how to apply page for full guidance: https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/join-the-team/working-for-us/how-to-apply

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Job overview

We are looking to appoint a receptionist / Front of House, if you have a professional approach, experience of care for people and working with the public, then we would like to hear from you.

You will need to be approachable, a good team player and remain calm under pressure. 

You will need to demonstrate the ability to respect and maintain patient dignity and confidentiality in all situations and work in line with Trust Policy and procedure including Safeguarding Children, Young Adults and Adults.

Please note that this post is subject to TUPE as of the 31st March 2026

 

Main duties of the job

To provide a ‘Front of house’ reception service for outpatients at Colchester Hospital. Providing support to patients/relatives and hospital staff with any enquires regarding their scheduled transport.

Completing all calls ahead to confirm patient travel for the following day and updating CLERIC System accordingly. Process bookings as required. Assist with hospital transport updates and ETA

Full training will be provided on appointment to ensure that you are fully competent in completing your duties effectively. 

 

Working for our organisation

You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.
At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties. 

We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.

We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.

Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn. 

How to apply
Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)
Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. 
Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • English and Maths GCSE Grade C or Equivalent

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent Organisation and Communication Skills
  • Ability to work to deadline and prioritise workload
  • Excellent customer service skills

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in a customer facing role
Desirable criteria
  • GRS and Cleric System knowledge and Experience
  • Previous experience of working in a caring environment

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces CovenantDyslexia Friendly - Silver

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Carly Brinkley
Job title
PTS Operations Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07736625645
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