Job summary The post holder will provide day-to-day operational management of the reception administration team and ensure there is adequate cover for each reception area and service. The post holder will support the General Manager and Service Managers in delivering the Trust's key performance targets for the Outpatients Department through effective and flexible use of physical resources. The post holder is expected to ensure that all duties are carried out in timely fashion and to a high professional standard whilst delivering a friendly, patient-centred service. This vacancy may close early depending on the amount of applications Main duties of the job Be responsible for "on-the-floor" activities and available to assist the team when necessary Support the team and uphold departmental and Trust Policies Regularly monitor the well being of team members Ensure that all appointment lists are completed appropriately and in a timely fashion Be fully versed in all systems used by the team and able to troubleshoot any issues Regularly communicate with a wide range of stakeholders such as patients, carers, GPs, clinicians, nursing staff, colleagues from different specialties and other professionals on a range of matters. This communication could be verbal, telephonic, MS Teams, written or electronic Communicate in a manner that is consistent and in keeping with Trust policies and procedures ensuring a positive image of the service is maintained at all times About us London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. Date posted 17 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £31,081 to £33,665 a year Per Annum Pro-rata Inclusive of High Cost Area Supplement Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 337-NP-8672SM Job locations Northwick Park Hospital Watford Road Harrow HA1 3UJ Job description Job responsibilities MANAGEMENT / LEADERSHIP Provide day-to-day line management and leadership of all team receptionists Be responsible for training and maintaining the teams skill levels Conduct staff appraisals, including objective setting Ensure all mandatory training for the team is up to date and recorded on ELMS Create and implement processes to improve working efficiencies and enhance patient care Be responsible for making sure that staff adhere to rotas Provide regular updates to management when areas of concern are identified. Please see attached job description for full duties and role responsibilities Job description Job responsibilities MANAGEMENT / LEADERSHIP Provide day-to-day line management and leadership of all team receptionists Be responsible for training and maintaining the teams skill levels Conduct staff appraisals, including objective setting Ensure all mandatory training for the team is up to date and recorded on ELMS Create and implement processes to improve working efficiencies and enhance patient care Be responsible for making sure that staff adhere to rotas Provide regular updates to management when areas of concern are identified. Please see attached job description for full duties and role responsibilities Person Specification Essential Essential full range of IT skills including Excel previous experience supervising a team Desirable Customer service Knowledge of Cerner Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Knowledge of Healthroster Education Essential GCSE or equivalent A-C English & Mathematics Desirable qualifications in Management Person Specification Essential Essential full range of IT skills including Excel previous experience supervising a team Desirable Customer service Knowledge of Cerner Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Knowledge of Healthroster Education Essential GCSE or equivalent A-C English & Mathematics Desirable qualifications in Management 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 London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Address Northwick Park Hospital Watford Road Harrow HA1 3UJ Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)