Telephonist/Receptionist

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust is inviting applications for a front of house receptionist role. You will handle incoming calls in a professional, courteous manner, redirecting to the appropriate departments and performing general reception duties in a busy NHS environment.

The post requires a calm, well-organised individual who can work independently and as part of a team, with a flexible approach, strong communication skills and the ability to prioritise.

Qualifications

• Operational switchboard and reception experience required.
• Experience in busy office environment is advantageous.
• Able to work under pressure and on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Receive and redirect telephone calls to appropriate departments.
• Perform front-of-house reception duties in a busy NHS environment.
• Provide cover for other staff during annual leave and absences.
• Maintain records and follow Trust procedures.

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be responsible for receiving telephone calls in a professional, polite manner and redirecting calls to respective departments and undertaking various front of house reception duties.

You must have a calm disposition, well organised, have a flexible approach, ability to work on your own and to be a team player with excellent communication skills. The ability to work under pressure and use your own initiative is essential.

Experience in operating a computerised switchboard, the ability to follow Trust procedures and maintain records is essential.

You will be expected to provide cover for other staff for annual leave and other absences.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Operational switchboard and reception experience

Desirable criteria

• Working in a busy office environment will be an advantage

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Good general education

Knowledge and skills

Essential criteria

• Flexibility, good communication skills, ability to prioritise.

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity. We offer a variety of flexible working opportunities for both full and part time staff. Job Share applicants will be fully considered and applications are particularly welcomed from current and previous service users

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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING POINTS

• In the event of exceptionally high levels of response, we reserve the right to close the post before the date stated above in order to prevent the number of applications received being unmanageable. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.

• Priority will be given to NHS staff across the region who are at risk of redundancy, where the vacancy is at the same band or one below their current band and candidates meet the essential criteria for this post.
• All employees new to the Trust will be subject to a 6 month probationary period.
• All clinical staff bands 2-4 that are new to the Trust will be required to complete a Care Certificate.

Canvassing of members of the Trust or of any Committee of the Trust directly or indirectly for any appointment under the Trust shall disqualify the candidate for such appointment. The Trust does not pay travel expenses for candidates attending interviews.

ALL POSTS INVOLVING ACCESS TO PERSONS IN RECEIPT OF HEALTH SERVICES WILL BE SUBJECT TO A DISCLOSURE & BARRING SERVICE DISCLOSURE.

Please provide full contact details for all referees, especially their email addresses where possible. Failure to do may result in significant delays in your application. There may also be a requirement to provide additional referee details.