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Job summary

Main area
Mental health
Grade
Band 2
Contract
6 months (Fixed term)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shifts across 08:00-18:00 Monday to Friday. Happy to discuss flexible working.)
Job ref
437-6442428
Employer
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Atherleigh Park Hospital
Town
Leigh
Salary
£22,383 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust logo

Receptionist

Band 2

Job overview

The Receptionist will be responsible for providing clinic administration and reception support to patients attending Atherleigh Park Hospital. This will include receiving and greeting patients into clinic areas whilst recording the patient’s attendance and clinical outcome on the PARIS system.  

Main duties of the job

The Receptionist will  be responsible for providing an appointment booking service to enable patients to book future appointments when leaving the department.  Providing a confidential, efficient patient-friendly and outside agency contact service. 

The post holder will be interactive with the General Public, Nursing, Medical staff and other Trust Administrative and Clerical Staff.

The post holder will ensure all reception processes are carried out in a timely and accurate manner to ensure an efficient Reception and quality service to all users.

Working for our organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Excellent pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Blue Light Card Discounts

Person specification

Essesntial

Essential criteria
  • Previous Reception Experience
Desirable criteria
  • 2+ years of administration background

Experience

Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working within NHS

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardWe are a Living Wage EmployerApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyHSJ Best places to workDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employer

Applicant requirements

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Danielle Crossland
Job title
Business Administrative Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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