Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dedicated individual to join our team. Committed to providing an efficient and effective front-line service in our Reception based at Berrywood Hospital, Northampton. The successful applicant must be reliable, able to work flexibly and be committed to providing a quality service. A professional telephone manner and good organisational and communication skills are essential; previous switchboard experience would be an advantage although full training will be provided. Shift Pattern: 9 hours per week; Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 16.00 - 19.00. These hours are subject to change. Main duties of the job Some of the main duties of this job include: Provide a quality, professional 'front of house' reception service. Be customer focused, polite, and have a professional appearance. Flexibility is required to work additional hours including bank holidays. Answer incoming calls quickly and politely. Support clinicians on booking in appointments on system one as applicable. Welcome visitors and staff at reception and assist with any queries. Ensure on-call books and duty rotas are kept up to date and amended as changes occur. Respond immediately to all emergency/intruder alarms and emergencies and carry out the prescribed procedure quickly. Ensure any incidents are recorded accurately. Maintain the diary, booking meeting rooms and taxis using the relevant procedure where appropriate. Operate the Trust Facilities Help Desk and PFI (Kiers/Robertsons) helpdesk when required. Issue keys as requested ensuring that they are signed for and returned. Sort internal and external mail as required. Undertake administration duties as required. Take an active role in keeping the reception area tidy, including vacuuming, polishing and general high and low dusting. About us NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. Date posted 07 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 270-TF766-CORP Job locations Berrywood Hospital Berrywood Drive Northampton NN5 6UD Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document. Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document. Person Specification Experience Essential Good standard of general education Computer literate in MS Office Experience in a Reception role Desirable Experience of Team work Experience of admin & clerical dutites communication Essential Understanding of written & verbal instruction Person Specification Experience Essential Good standard of general education Computer literate in MS Office Experience in a Reception role Desirable Experience of Team work Experience of admin & clerical dutites communication Essential Understanding of written & verbal instruction 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 Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address Berrywood Hospital Berrywood Drive Northampton NN5 6UD Employer's website https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)