Job summary Come and join our team working for Community First at Perth House Assessment Hub. Community First provides short term support to help people regain independence in their own homes following a period of ill health or hospital admission. For those unable to return directly home from hospital may have a short stay in Perth House where we support in re-enabling to regain independence to return home. The reception position will work as part of a friendly team in the reception office based at our Assessment Hub Perth House. You will be the face of our service for all visitors to the establishment during the evening hours. You will have great communication skills, and should be a keen team player with a friendly, positive and sensible approach to work in our ever changing, fast paced environment. Main duties of the job You will meet and greet our visitors. Deal with telephone call enquiries and face to face enquiries sensitively, confidently and in professional manner. You will have the ability to work with a number of IT systems and software, cover a range of general office duties and prioritise your work. Working as part of a team you will have excellent communication skills, with a 'can do' ethos working in a busy environment. About us The Purpose and Activities of DCHS? Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire. We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations. Date posted 15 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £24,169 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 842-DCI-5652-25 Job locations Perth House Athlone Close Derby DE21 4BP Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account Person Specification Qualifications Essential oGood standard of general education including English GCSE or equivalent Experience Essential oPrevious customer experience oWorking Knowledge of IT systems and software packages oExcellent communication and interpersonal skills oGood organisational and prioritisation skills. Personal Qualities Essential oAbility to maintain confidentiality at all times oFriendly and approachable oPolite and helpful manner Person Specification Qualifications Essential oGood standard of general education including English GCSE or equivalent Experience Essential oPrevious customer experience oWorking Knowledge of IT systems and software packages oExcellent communication and interpersonal skills oGood organisational and prioritisation skills. Personal Qualities Essential oAbility to maintain confidentiality at all times oFriendly and approachable oPolite and helpful manner 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 Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT Address Perth House Athlone Close Derby DE21 4BP Employer's website http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)