Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
To provide a professional, efficient, and effective Reception service to patients and visitors attending the Emergency Department in accordance with Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's policies and standards relating to confidentiality and customer care.
To ensure patients' details are accurately recorded and the relevant documentation created to support safe patient care.
To provide general clerical duties to support the patients' care/journey through the department with the minimum of delay.
This position is instrumental in creating a good first impression of the Trust/Department to patients and visitors.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients stay healthy when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
We are looking to recruit a professional and reliable individual to provide an efficient and effective Reception service to patients and visitors attending the Emergency Department. The post holder will be proficient in dealing with confidentiality issues and able to provide excellent customer care service, ensuring patients' details are accurately recorded and the relevant documentation is created to support safe patient care. This position is instrumental in creating a good first impression of the Trust/Department to patients and visitors.
Dealing with approximately 105,000 attendances per year, the Emergency Department is an exciting and stimulating place to work and benefits from a new innovative IT system. This role would suit someone who has excellent interpersonal skills, is proactive, and is looking for a challenge.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and experience of dealing with the general public and with difficult/distressed people. A flexible approach to work and experience of working in a busy environment and with minimal supervision are also essential.
Working Pattern: Average 18.75 hours a week over a 2-week rolling rota.
Week 2: Thursday & Friday 0800-1600.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
For further information please contact: Harriet Finch, Admin Line Manager, on 01392 402549 or Harrietfinch@nhs.net.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family-friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit.
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness, and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
* National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
* Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
* Car lease schemes.
* The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
* Cycle to work scheme.
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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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.
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