Receptionist

NHS Professionals; Havant; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing organization is seeking a Receptionist for Elmleigh Hospital in Havant. The role involves welcoming visitors, managing calls, and handling administrative tasks. Candidates should possess strong reception and admin experience, excellent IT skills, and a keen attention to detail. This temporary position offers flexibility and competitive pay rates, along with development opportunities. The role is part-time and set for a contract length of 2 months, and all interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Essential support 24/7

Training and development opportunities

Stakeholder pension scheme

Flexible work shifts

Qualifications

• Strong reception and admin experience required.
• Proven IT skills with familiarity in using systems effectively.
• Desirable to have experience in NHS and mental health settings.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors and manage calls effectively.
• Book meetings and arrange patient transport.
• Handle confidential information appropriately.
• Maintain spreadsheets and admin calendar.

Skills

Reception and admin experience

Excellent IT skills

Good communication and organisational skills

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

NHS experience & Mental Health experience (desirable)

Job description

Job Title

Receptionist

Location

Elmleigh Hospital, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2JJ

Hours & Shift

30 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8.00am - 2.30pm

Trust

Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Role Type

Temporary – 2 months with possibility of extension

Reference

86272

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors in a kind, professional manner and answer and transfer calls / take messages, ensuring credibility of visitors / agency staff by carrying out basic security measures
• Distribution of unit keys and programme door fobs
• Book meetings and patient visits and arrange patient transport
• Manage admin calendar
• Liaise with outside agencies
• Maintain and create Excel spreadsheets
• Photocopying / scanning / printing
• Receive and send confidential information via email, telephone, letter or in person, from patients, patients relatives and staff members
• Manage post

Training / Learning

• An in depth understanding of the roles and responsibilities involved in working within the NHS
• Knowledge of the systems used, to effectively complete your role to the highest standard at all times
• A sense of teamwork, gained through working alongside and supporting colleagues from all levels, within the organisation

Skills & Experience

• Reception and admin experience
• Excellent IT skills
• NHS experience & Mental Health experience (desirable)
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates – work this week, get paid next week
• Essential support when you need it – 24/7 365 days – call us anytime
• Multi locational – work across neighbouring Trusts
• Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go – access your “My Bank” shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone
• Varied working options to suit your lifestyle – access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or longer‑term placements
• Training and development opportunities – Keep up with the essentials and more
• Build holiday allowance for every shift you work – your work life balance is important to us
• Stakeholder pension scheme available – a flexible future for you and yours

Equality & Diversity

As an equal opportunities' organisation, NHS Professionals is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply.

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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.

Disclaimer

Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

Job Types: Part‑time, Temporary

Contract length: 2 months

Work Location: In person