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Reception
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Bank
Hours
Part time - Monday to Friday 08.30 - 13.00/ 13.00 - 17.30 To be arranged when cover is needed
Job ref
150-GM1661-COR
Employer
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Littlehampton Health Centre
Town
Littlehampton, West Sussex
Salary
£12.36 Per hour
Salary period
Hourly
Closing
21/04/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust logo

Bank Facilities Receptionist

Band 2

Job overview

We are looking for a friendly and motivated individual to join our Reception team at Littlehampton Health Centre. 

Experience of working in the NHS would be an advantage, but not essential as full training will be given.

This is a bank position, therefore shifts are booked in when staffing cover is needed.

Hours are 08.30 to 13.00 and 13.00 to 17.30, from Monday to Friday. 

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role."

 

Main duties of the job

This post would suit a highly motivated and organised individual with good attention to detail, The job role covers greeting visitors, dealing with general enquires, booking meeting rooms, managing email account, as well as some general administrative duties such as  checking in deliveries, and sorting the post.

 

Working for our organisation

Previous Administrative/Reception experience (particularly if in a healthcare setting) would be an advantage, but not essential as full training will be provided. Please give FULL details of any relevant experience on your application form to assist us with the shortlisting process. Any fields left blank or incomplete on the application form will not be able to be scored.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants must be conversant with Microsoft Office and have good keyboard skills. They should be able to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues at all levels, able to work unsupervised as well as part of a team, and able to deal with difficult situations and use their initiative

Person specification

Qualifications

Desirable criteria
  • NVQ 2 Administration and/or Customer Service
  • RSA typing minimum stage 2 or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience of working in a frontline, customer focused environment
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in SBS Oracle online procurement and invoice systems or equivalent system
  • Experience in a reception role
  • Experience of working in a healthcare environment

Skills and knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Ability to record information accurately
  • Good administration/office skills
  • Ability to prioritise work load
  • Able to work individually as well as part of a team
  • Flexible approach
  • Good communication/interpersonal skills and a pleasant professional and helpful telephone manner
  • Excellent organisation skills
  • Ability to remain calm when faced with conflicting priorities
Desirable criteria
  • An understanding of Health & Safety

Employer certification / accreditation badges

We are a Living Wage EmployerCommitted to being an Inclusive EmployerVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyDisability confident leaderMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Armed Forces Covenant Bronze Award

Application numbers

This post may close earlier than the published closing date if sufficient applications are received.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Declan Downes
Job title
Facilities Supervisor
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07484 032613
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