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NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a receptionist position on Oxton Unit at the City Hospital. Oxton Unit is an 11 bedded orthopaedic unit caring for patients who have undergone orthopaedic surgery.
You will 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 the Oxton Unit we are looking for someone welcoming, enthusiastic, hard working and organised to join our team.
Main duties of the job
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.
You must have a flexible attitude to work and be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
We area small team who always looks out for one another and are keen to develop each other, both professionally and personally. We pride ourselves on our teamwork and willingness to engage with each other to ensure that even the most difficult of shifts are managed.
Please do come and have a look around the unit as you consider applying for our job.
Working for our organisation
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification for key duties and responsibilities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of personal development in previous role
- GCSEs or Equivalent in English & Maths to grade C or above
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Customer Service or Reception/Office duties
Desirable
- Typing experience and how to use computer systems
- Experience in an Acute Hospital Trust
- Knowledge of hospital computer systems
Person specification
Training and qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good standard of English
Desirable criteria
- GCSE Grade A-C
Experience
Essential criteria
- Must have computer experience
Desirable criteria
- Working in acute setting
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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 the 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.
Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Communication: All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly.
Easy read application: if you have a disability and find it difficult to complete our online application form, you can apply via our easy read application which you can find on the intranet https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/easy-read-job-application
Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.
Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
Skilled Workers Visa: We welcome applications from individuals who require a skilled worker visa in line with the Home Office regulations. NON-UK/NON SETTLED candidates may not be appointed, if a suitably qualified and skilled UK/SETTLED candidate is successful at interview stage as it is unlikely that the Trust is able to satisfy the Home Office Visa requirements
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Consent:
- Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
- Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£41.90 for enhanced and £21.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
