Receptionist - Emergency Department

NHS; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same! As a part-time receptionist in the Emergency Department, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional care and support to patients and their families. This position offers excellent learning opportunities and a chance to develop your skills in a compassionate and inclusive workplace. With a commitment to staff wellbeing and a supportive team atmosphere, this role is perfect for those looking to make a difference in healthcare while enjoying the beautiful city of Bath.

Benefits

Staff Wellbeing Program

Supportive Team Environment

Learning and Development Opportunities

Access to Pool

Qualifications

• Experience in a clerical environment is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and the public.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administration and reception services.
• Handle patient queries and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication Skills

Confidentiality

Clerical Experience

Ability to Handle Stress

Education

Understanding of Office Equipment

Tools

Computer

Photocopier

Scanner

Telephone System

Job description

Job summary

Are you looking for shift work with a challenge, excellent learning opportunities, and no two days the same? Then come and join The Emergency Department Reception Team.

The Emergency Department has a busy 24 hour reception area, dealing with patients arriving at the hospital via GP surgeries, ambulance or self-referral. The department has a service requirement to be available 24 hours, 7 days of the week, 365 days a year; including bank holidays. Are you interested in supporting these interesting and variable service hours?

We currently have a receptionist vacancy for part time hours. We offer a supportive environment within an enthusiastic and motivated team of receptionists and medical staff.

The role requires you to have a current right to work in the UK, which enables you to undertake the role without need of sponsorship. Under current UK immigration rules this role is not eligible for sponsorship and it is not possible for the Trust to sponsor applicants for a visa for this role.

Accordingly, we regret that any application will not be considered if this requirement is not met.

Main duties of the job

• To provide an efficient and comprehensive administration and reception service, supporting the Emergency Departments clinical teams.
• To provide front of house services to patients and relatives in a professional and sensitive manner ensuring confidentiality at all times
• To deal with all Emergency Department telephone and email queries
• Book in and direct all patients who attend the Emergency Department, carrying out a basic triage of patients, taking into account the severity of the complaint, and ensure clinical staff are aware of their arrival as necessary.
• Provide empathy when dealing with highly sensitive areas, such as relations of very poorly or deceased patients, or with sensitive health conditions.
• To undertake any clerical duties as deemed necessary and reasonable, working autonomously and without direct supervision to prioritise and complete the workload, using established practices and procedures, seeking support if appropriate.

About us

At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working in the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

427-7035651-A

Job locations

Royal United Hospital Bath

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

Job description Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Must have understanding and knowledge of general office equipment i.e. computer, photocopier, scanner, telephone system

Knowledge Essential

• Previous experience within a clerical environment

Desirable

• Previous Emergency Department or Hospital receptionist experience

Specific Skills Essential

• Ability to handle several tasks at once with frequent interruptions and prioritise workload
• Evidence of ability to communicate with all levels of staff and members of the public
• An understanding of the meaning of confidentiality and the requirement for this to be maintained
• Ability to deal with the general stresses of working with difficult patients and the distressing circumstances that can arise

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Must have understanding and knowledge of general office equipment i.e. computer, photocopier, scanner, telephone system

Knowledge Essential

• Previous experience within a clerical environment

Desirable

• Previous Emergency Department or Hospital receptionist experience

Specific Skills Essential

• Ability to handle several tasks at once with frequent interruptions and prioritise workload
• Evidence of ability to communicate with all levels of staff and members of the public
• An understanding of the meaning of confidentiality and the requirement for this to be maintained
• Ability to deal with the general stresses of working with difficult patients and the distressing circumstances that can arise

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 details Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital Bath

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

Employer's website

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital Bath

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

Employer's website

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)