Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Receptionist position on D11. D11 is a busy Neurosurgical Ward. We are an extremely busy area, with high numbers of admissions and discharges and ward pressures. You will need to have good organisational skills and an excellent telephone manner. You must be able to manage your work load and prioritise effectively as well as having good communication skills and will be professional at all times. You must be committed to a high standard of patient care and safety. As the first member of staff that many patients will encounter on D11, we are looking for someone welcoming, enthusiastic, hard working and organised to join our team. Main duties of the job Being situated at the front door means a very varied role day to day You will be ensuring patients are admitted, transferred and discharged on careflow in a timely manner, answering telephone calls, directing patients and relatives appropriately, filing and completing general administrative duties. Making follow up appointments and referrals as necessary. You must have a flexible attitude to work and be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. About us With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 164-6901456 Job locations Queens Medical Centre Derby Road Nottingham NG7 2UH Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification for key duties and responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification for key duties and responsibilities. Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential Evidence of personal development in previous role GCSEs or Equivalent in English & Maths to grade C or above Skills Essential Evidence of flexibility in approach to work Desirable Evidence of a problem solving approach Experience Essential Experience in Customer Service or Reception/Office duties Desirable Typing experience/RSA/Ability to use computer systems Experience in an Acute Hospital Trust Knowledge of hospital computer systems Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential Evidence of personal development in previous role GCSEs or Equivalent in English & Maths to grade C or above Skills Essential Evidence of flexibility in approach to work Desirable Evidence of a problem solving approach Experience Essential Experience in Customer Service or Reception/Office duties Desirable Typing experience/RSA/Ability to use computer systems Experience in an Acute Hospital Trust Knowledge of hospital computer systems 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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address Queens Medical Centre Derby Road Nottingham NG7 2UH Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)