Job summary We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated, conscientious receptionist to join our administration team at Chard Community Hospital. Flexibility to cover shifts across a 7 day rota between the hours of 8am-9pm is essential. You must have previous receptionist experience, possess excellent customer service, administrative and IT skills. We require a conscientious candidate who can work under pressure and is eager to learn. You must also have good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide a friendly and efficient front desk service.An outgoing personality, approachability and a professional demeanour is essential as you will be the initial point of contact for our patients and visitors as well as assisting consultants and other hospital staff.Full training for the post, and a uniform, will be provided. Main duties of the job To assist with the smooth running of the reception and administrative requirements of the hospital. To provide administrational support and assistance to other departments and at the direction of the Matron or Senior Administrator. About us We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated, conscientious receptionist to join our administration team at Chard Community Hospital on a part time basis. Flexibility to cover shifts across a 7 day rota between the hours of 8am-9pm is essential. You must have previous receptionist experience; possess excellent customer service, administrative and IT skills. We require a conscientious candidate who can work under pressure and is eager to learn. You must also have good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide a friendly and efficient front desk service. An outgoing personality, approachability and a professional demeanour is essential as you will be the initial point of contact for our patients and visitors as well as assisting Consultants and other hospital staff. Full training for the post, and a uniform, will be provided. Date posted 07 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 184-OL-BL-1496 Job locations Chard Community Hospital Crewkerne Road Chard Somerset TA20 1NF Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good general standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent. Excellent IT skills, i.e. Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel. Desirable Knowledge of RIO, Maxims and Oceano. Experience Essential Previous experience of working face to face with the public in a busy environment. Previous administrative experience and working as part of a team. Desirable NHS administrative experience. Additional Criteria Essential Excellent interpersonal skills and abilities to communicate at all levels. Excellent telephone manner. Accuracy and attention to detail. Flexibility to cover annual leave and sickness absence across sites to meet the needs of the service. Car driver with a valid driving license or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel to other sites to meet the needs of the service. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good general standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent. Excellent IT skills, i.e. Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel. Desirable Knowledge of RIO, Maxims and Oceano. Experience Essential Previous experience of working face to face with the public in a busy environment. Previous administrative experience and working as part of a team. Desirable NHS administrative experience. Additional Criteria Essential Excellent interpersonal skills and abilities to communicate at all levels. Excellent telephone manner. Accuracy and attention to detail. Flexibility to cover annual leave and sickness absence across sites to meet the needs of the service. Car driver with a valid driving license or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel to other sites to meet the needs of the service. 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 Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Chard Community Hospital Crewkerne Road Chard Somerset TA20 1NF Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)