Job Summary
We are looking for a friendly and motivated individual to join our Reception team at Littlehampton Health Centre. Experience of working in the NHS would be an advantage, but not essential as full training will be given. This is a bank position, therefore shifts are booked in when staffing cover is needed. Hours are 08.30 to 13.00 and 13.00 to 17.30, from Monday to Friday.
Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Main Duties of the Job
This post would suit a highly motivated and organised individual with good attention to detail. The job role covers greeting visitors, dealing with general enquiries, booking meeting rooms, managing email accounts, as well as some general administrative duties such as checking in deliveries and sorting the post.
About Us
Previous Administrative/Reception experience (particularly if in a healthcare setting) would be an advantage, but not essential as full training will be provided. Please give FULL details of any relevant experience on your application form to assist us with the shortlisting process. Any fields left blank or incomplete on the application form will not be able to be scored.
Date Posted: 09 April 2025
Pay Scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £12.36 an hour
Contract: Bank
Working Pattern: Part-time
Reference Number: 150-GM1661-COR
Job Locations: Littlehampton Health Centre, Fitzalan Rd, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5HG
Job Responsibilities
Applicants must be conversant with Microsoft Office and have good keyboard skills. They should be able to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues at all levels, able to work unsupervised as well as part of a team, and able to deal with difficult situations and use their initiative.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Desirable: NVQ 2 Administration and/or Customer Service
* Desirable: RSA typing minimum stage 2 or equivalent
Experience
* Essential: Previous experience of working in a frontline, customer-focused environment
* Desirable: Experience in SBS Oracle online procurement and invoice systems or equivalent system
* Desirable: Experience in a reception role
* Desirable: Experience of working in a healthcare environment
Skills and Knowledge
* Essential: Ability to record information accurately
* Essential: Good administration/office skills
* Essential: Ability to prioritise workload
* Essential: Able to work individually as well as part of a team
* Essential: Flexible approach
* Essential: Good communication/interpersonal skills and a pleasant professional and helpful telephone manner
* Essential: Excellent organisation skills
* Essential: Ability to remain calm when faced with conflicting priorities
* Desirable: An understanding of Health & Safety
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Littlehampton Health Centre, Fitzalan Rd, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5HG
Employer's Website: https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/
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