Hospital Admissions & Reception Specialist (NHS)

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing

NHS Car Lease

Discounts

Job summary

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is hiring for a role in Admissions and Outpatient Reception. The post focuses on admitting, transferring and discharging patients within the hospital PAS, and liaising with nursing and medical staff to maintain accurate bed state and patient flow.

The role requires attention to detail, accurate record-keeping, and effectively supporting self-check in and appointment booking processes across clinical areas.

Qualifications

• Admit, transfer and discharge patients on the hospital PAS in line with policies.
• Coordinate with nursing and medical staff on admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Maintain accurate ward activity and bed state updates.
• Provide general reception duties within Admissions and Outpatient areas.
• Ensure notes, ID labels and hospital records are tracked accurately.

Responsibilities

• Admit, transfer and discharge patients onto the hospital PAS following SOPs.
• Liaise with clinical teams regarding admissions and transfers.
• Update ward activity; ensure bed state accuracy at all times.
• Provide general reception duties and patient assistance.
• Record attendances and manage notices for clinics and wards.
• Assist self-check in kiosks and log patient arrivals digitally.
• Book clinic appointments using the PAS per local timelines.
• Reconcile clinics in Outpatients with KPI-guided guidance.
• Use hospital systems relevant to the role and maintain accuracy.
• Work with teams to follow SOPs within timescales.

Job description

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is hiring for a role in Admissions and Outpatient Reception. The post focuses on admitting, transferring and discharging patients within the hospital PAS, and liaising with nursing and medical staff to maintain accurate bed state and patient flow.

The role requires attention to detail, accurate record-keeping, and effectively supporting self-check in and appointment booking processes across clinical areas.