Reception Administrator

NHS; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for a Reception Administrator to join their General Outpatients department. The role involves supporting patients and requires excellent communication and prioritisation skills. Candidates with experience in a hospital environment and knowledge of medical terminology will be preferred. Part-time and job share options are open for the position. The closing date for this application is 28 January 2026 and interviews will be held on 10 February 2026.

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave

Comprehensive occupational health services

NHS Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of a hospital environment is desirable.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is also beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support patients to stay healthy when needed.
• Work as a key member of the outpatient department.

Skills

Excellent communication

Prioritisation

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Go back Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Reception Administrator

Closing date: 28 January 2026

We are looking to recruit to join our General Outpatients department at North Devon District Hospital. We are open to part‑time or job share applicants with the correct skills.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work as a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, supporting patients to stay healthy when they need it most. The role requires excellent communication, prioritisation and the ability to work well under pressure. Experience or knowledge of a hospital environment and medical terminology is desirable but not essential; full training will be supplied.

Working pattern

37.5 hours per week – 4 or 4.5 shifts Monday to Sunday. Part‑time or job share arrangements can be considered – please indicate this on your application.

Interview date

Tuesday 10th February 2026

Contact

Stella Coleman, Outpatient Administration Team Leader – [e-mail]

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we employ over 15,000 staff and serve more than 615,000 people across more than 2,000.Yard square miles. Our core services are delivered through North Devon District Hospital and Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) and include emergency, specialist and general medical care, community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, primary care, specialist community services and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Our state‑of‑the‑art equipment and links to local universities place us at the forefront of research and innovation.

Our values

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and ‘At Risk’ status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

Person Specification

• See job description above; a full copy of the job description can be downloaded if required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a D&B check will be required.

Benefits

• 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
• Comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling and wellbeing activities.
• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
ъWinter
• Salary sacrifice options, including a highly rated nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme.
• Cycle‑to‑workprobante
  • Extensive staff discounts on shopping, having the ability to spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases with major retailers.
  • Opportunities for training, study leave, CPD and rotational placements to support professional development.

Employment status

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022 by bringing together the expertise of the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust