Receptionist / Administration Assistant | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

UHCW NHS Trust; Rugby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Rugby is seeking a Maple Unit Receptionist to provide comprehensive clerical support and serve as the first point of contact for service users. Responsibilities include maintaining data systems, supporting team communications, and enhancing patient care experiences. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational and communication skills and commitment to service improvement. Join a supportive environment known for quality healthcare and diverse opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain accurate electronic filing systems.
• Experience with administrative tasks and support.
• Strong communication skills for dealing with staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for enquiries.
• Maintain manual and electronic filing systems.
• Assist with training new team members.
• Provide support to departments and team members as requested.
• Contribute to patient and business improvement plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Data entry accuracy

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Tools

EPR

Job description

Welcome, receive and greet all visitors to the area, providing the first point of direct contact for all service users, resolving routine enquiries and complaints professionally in accordance with local standards and procedures, and referring other queries to relevant colleagues where appropriate.

To provide comprehensive and confidential administrative and clerical activities to meet the needs of the service in accordance with Departmental, Trust and National standards, policies and procedures. To effectively communicate related information and advice to enable the multi disciplinary team to achieve operational excellence.

Please be advised sponsorship is not eligible for this post.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

1. Collate information generated by others in order to maintain computerised information systems, ensuring that data is accurately recorded and updated as required. Provide accurate data as requested by other members of the multi-disciplinary team
2. Act as the first point of contact for dealing with routine enquiries and take action as necessary liaising with others as appropriate
3. Communicate with staff, patients and/or external organisations using appropriate methods
4. Maintain both manual and electronic filing systems and databases, as required by the department and Trust policies, ensuring all documents are accurately and appropriately archived
5. Maintain an efficient and comprehensive administrative service, including photocopying, providing support to the departments and other team members as requested
6. Utilise relevant Trust IT systems, as determined by the role, ensure all relevant patient data is collected and input accurately in line with Trust guidelines. These systems may include EPR, and other data bases.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

1. To be the first point of contact as Maple Unit Receptionist. Collate, input and monitor department documentation and information to assist with the production of monthly reports for the department
2. Responsible for the dissemination of all relevant information to departments, external and internal users (e.g. dissemination of minutes, memos)
3. Assist with training new team members in Trust operational systems and department procedures
4. Responsible for the receipt and distribution of incoming/outgoing post and action accordingly
5. Prioritise daily tasks to achieve timescales set
6. Provide appropriate cover in the absence of other members of the team
7. Continually contribute to patient and business improvement Agendas. Share ideas for potential service improvement

Please see attached job description and person specification.

This advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026