Clinical Receptionist & Administrative Assistant - Cardio-Respiratory

Integrated Care System; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Clinical Receptionist & Administrative Assistant to support the Cardio-Respiratory Department. Suitable candidates will hold at least 3 GCSEs including English and Maths, and have excellent communication skills. This role involves a mix of reception and administrative tasks, requiring strong multitasking abilities in a busy environment. Opportunities for further training and flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

Discounts on restaurants and shopping

Qualifications

• Minimum of three GCSEs or equivalent at grade 4 or above including English and Mathematics.
• Knowledge of core Microsoft packages including Word and Excel.
• Experience in a clerical/administrative role.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception and administrative support for the Cardio Respiratory Department.
• Plan, prioritise, and manage high volumes of work to meet tight deadlines.
• Cover planned leave and work across Trust sites as required.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Customer-facing skills

Attention to detail

Education

Minimum of 3 GCSEs including English and Maths at Grade 4 or above

ECDL or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Go back Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Clinical Receptionist & Administrative Assistant - Cardio-Respiratory

The closing date is 21 August 2025

A vacancy has arisen in the Cardio-Respiratory Department at for a receptionist/administrative assistant to work across our Doncaster Royal Infirmary site.

You should have effective communication skills with the ability to multi-task and work as part of a team. You will be enthusiastic, professional, compassionate and competent with a willingness to contribute ideas to provide the very best patient-centred care. A flexible approach to work, including working across the Trust sites is an essential part of the post.

Previous experience of working within a hospital environment and reception duties with knowledge of medical terminology would be an advantage although not essential as full training will be given.

A minimum of three GCSEs or equivalent at grade 4 or above (grade C or above) are essential including English and Mathematics (or equivalent). You should also have demonstrable working knowledge of core Microsoft packages including Word.

Main duties of the job

To provide reception and administrative support for the Cardio Respiratory Department. The post holder will work in a busy office environment, and will be well organised in order to plan, prioritise and manage high volumes of work to meet tight deadlines. Excellent communication, computer and customer-facing skills are also essential along with practiced word and excel skills, combined with a strong attention to detail.

A flexible approach to work, including covering planned leave and working across the Trust sites when required.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications & Training

• Minimum of 3 GCSEs including English and Maths at Grade 4 or above (grade C or above) or equivalent qualification
• ECDL or equivalent qualification OCR/RSA/NVQ Level II or completion of a Business and Administrative Level II Apprenticeship or demonstrable equivalent qualification and experience in keyboard skills and typing

Knowledge & Experience

• Previous experience working in any clerical/administrative role
• Demonstrable working knowledge of core Microsoft packages including Word
• Previous hospital or NHS experience working in a clerical/administrative role
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of Trust Policies, including Hospital to Treatment Patient Access

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 name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospital

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospital