Job summary We have a great opportunity for a part time Receptionist in Antenatal Clinic within the Maternity & Gynaecology Care Unit, Family Care Division, 15 hours per week. The working hours are Monday - Friday 1pm - 4pm The Receptionists provide a professional clerical and co-ordination service to the outpatient departments, to ensure that patients receive a friendly, customer focused and efficient service Main duties of the job The successful candidates will possess previous clerical experience, including VDU/keyboard skills, and have experience of using a telephone. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to work to deadlines are also essential requirements of this post. This post involves receiving and handling information that is confidential and therefore the post holder must maintain strict confidentiality at all times. About us Chesterfield Royal Hospital is located in Calow, Chesterfield, which is situated on a green field site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is home to the Crooked Spire and is also close to Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham, thus offering numerous choices for recreational activities and lifestyles. Chesterfield Royal Hospital was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1985 and since then it has continued to expand and modernise, currently holding approximately 550 beds. We provide acute in-patient and out-patient care for Chesterfield and the surrounding rural area of North Derbyshire, serving a population of approximately 350,000 people. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year Pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 166-FC-6934656 Job locations Chesterfield Royal Hospital Foundation Trust Calow Chesterfield S44 5BL Job description Job responsibilities Responsible for providing a friendly and personal checking in of patients and their families/carers, and managing their expectations at busy times. Be mindful of and act within policy in terms of safeguarding. Filing of reports and correspondence in patients case notes, in accordance with hospital procedures. Maintain patients case notes including updating and documenting any changes in patient details. Reconciling clinics in line with timescales. Undertake clerical duties associated with the discharge or transfer of patients from the Consultant care, any transport arrangements which may be required, booking follow up appointments and ensuring the safe return of case notes to the appropriate departments. Answer telephones, receive and relay messages. Undertake ad hoc messenger duties as required. To demonstrate a flexible approach to Department duties where appropriate. Checking of stocks of stationery for the ward when required and relaying to necessary colleagues. Be proactive in escalating any concerns of any kind to Line Management Any other duties in the Care Unit, which may be delegated from time to time by the Assistant Service Manager or Care Unit Coordinator. Job description Job responsibilities Responsible for providing a friendly and personal checking in of patients and their families/carers, and managing their expectations at busy times. Be mindful of and act within policy in terms of safeguarding. Filing of reports and correspondence in patients case notes, in accordance with hospital procedures. Maintain patients case notes including updating and documenting any changes in patient details. Reconciling clinics in line with timescales. Undertake clerical duties associated with the discharge or transfer of patients from the Consultant care, any transport arrangements which may be required, booking follow up appointments and ensuring the safe return of case notes to the appropriate departments. Answer telephones, receive and relay messages. Undertake ad hoc messenger duties as required. To demonstrate a flexible approach to Department duties where appropriate. Checking of stocks of stationery for the ward when required and relaying to necessary colleagues. Be proactive in escalating any concerns of any kind to Line Management Any other duties in the Care Unit, which may be delegated from time to time by the Assistant Service Manager or Care Unit Coordinator. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Educated to GCSE grade C or above standard including English & Maths (or equivalent) Desirable ECDL qualification Experience Essential Experience of dealing with telephone enquiries Previous reception experience Experience of dealing with the general public Experience in working flexibly as part of a team Desirable Previous healthcare experience Ability to prioritise workload Ability to work under pressure Skillls and Knowledge Essential Numerate/Literate Understanding of Confidentiality Computer literacy Good communication skills Desirable Ability to handle change Personal Attributes Essential Adaptable Smart appearance Pleasant and courteous manner Desirable Team worker Ability to work alone Demonstrates our Proud to Care Values Essential Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Educated to GCSE grade C or above standard including English & Maths (or equivalent) Desirable ECDL qualification Experience Essential Experience of dealing with telephone enquiries Previous reception experience Experience of dealing with the general public Experience in working flexibly as part of a team Desirable Previous healthcare experience Ability to prioritise workload Ability to work under pressure Skillls and Knowledge Essential Numerate/Literate Understanding of Confidentiality Computer literacy Good communication skills Desirable Ability to handle change Personal Attributes Essential Adaptable Smart appearance Pleasant and courteous manner Desirable Team worker Ability to work alone Demonstrates our Proud to Care Values Essential Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Chesterfield Royal Hospital Foundation Trust Calow Chesterfield S44 5BL Employer's website https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)