Clinic Receptionist

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust; Northampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A NHS Trust in Northampton is seeking a motivated individual to support the administration team within the Ophthalmology and Orthoptic Department. Candidates should have a good level of IT skills, with prior knowledge of NHS systems an advantage. This role involves prepping medical notes and other administrative duties in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Good level of IT skills; knowledge of NHS computer systems advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the administration team and medical secretaries.
• Prep medical notes and file documentation.

Skills

IT skills

Knowledge of NHS computer systems

Job description

Are you hard working and organised? Do you work well in a team and thrive within a busy environment? We are looking to recruit a friendly, motivated person to work within the Ophthalmology and Orthoptic Department. This role would suit an individual who enjoys working on their own initiative and as part of a team in a busy, ever changing environment.

This position may close early once sufficient applications are received.

Due to the volume of applications we will not be able to offer feedback if you are not shortlisted.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for providing support to the administration team and medical secretaries.
• Duties will predominantly include prepping medical notes, filing documentation to ensure patient’s notes are complete and up to date and various admin/reception duties as per the job description.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a good level of IT skills, knowledge of the NHS computer systems would be advantageous; however, training will be available.

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Contact for details / informal visits

Name: Claire Osborne
Job title: Team Leader
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]