Theatre Receptionist | Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHSFT; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare facility is seeking a Theatre Receptionist to join their team. The role is part-time, covering 22.5 hours per week from Monday to Wednesday. Key responsibilities include managing visitors, providing clerical support, and updating theatre lists on the Ormis system. Candidates should possess communication skills and be able to work efficiently in a diverse team. This position is essential for ensuring smooth operations within the Theatre Operating Department.

Qualifications

• Experience in a reception or clerical role within a healthcare environment is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Receive and signpost all visitors to the Operating Department.
• Provide administrative support for the Operating Department's activities.
• Ensure theatre lists are updated on the Ormis system.

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join our friendly and professional team within the Theatre Operating Department as a Theatre Receptionist, covering a period of maternity leave. The post will be for 22.5 hours per week working Mon, Tue and Wed, 08:00 - 16:00. We provide care for emergency and elective patients across a range of specialities, including General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, ENT, Maxillofacial, Breast, Urology and Ophthalmology.

To provide an important clerical role to the operating department, which supports the co-ordination and communication of timely admission to theatres. To ensure that all changes to theatre lists are reflected on the Ormis system. To liaise with multi-disciplinary teams and departments. To receive patients from the Day case and Inpatient admission areas and from across the Surgical wards.

Responsibilities

• Receive and signpost all visitors to the Operating Department.
• Deal with enquiries courteously and efficiently.
• Provide administrative support for activity associated with the working of the Operating Department.
• Ensure theatre lists are updated on the Ormis system in a timely way when changes or updates are made.
• Receive and relay messages throughout the department.
• Assist in routine office procedures, including the transportation of documentation, photocopying, filing and general clerical work.
• Maintain communication and liaise with other hospital departments and outside callers.
• Input patient data and other duties in relation to the trust and department computer systems as and when necessary, ensuring information can be retrieved easily on request.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with other members of staff within the units to ensure efficient and smooth running of them.

About the Hospital

Chesterfield Royal Hospital is located in Calow, Chesterfield, situated on a green field site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is home to the Crooked Spire and is close to Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham, offering recreational activities and lifestyles. The hospital was officially opened by the Queen in 1985 and has expanded and modernised, currently holding approximately 550 beds. We provide acute in-patient and out-patient care for Chesterfield and the surrounding rural area of North Derbyshire, serving a population of approximately 350,000 people.

Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.

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This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Sep 2025.