NHS

Main Receptionist


PayCompetitive
LocationBournemouth/England
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9153-25-0892?language=en&page=524&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      We are looking for a friendly and professional Main Receptionist to join our team. As the first point of contact for patients, visitors, and staff, you'll create a welcoming and calm environment. You'll need to be a good communicator and enjoy helping others.

      You'll also work with volunteers to provide accurate information quickly, ensuring a smooth experience for everyone. You'll need to be kind, non-judgmental, and have a positive attitude when dealing with all types of people.

      You should be able to work on your own and with other teams nearby. You'll need to use your initiative when things are quieter. Being comfortable with computers is important, but full training on the IT systems we use will be provided.

      As our reception team works 7 days a week, you'll need to be flexible and help cover shifts when needed.

      Main duties of the job

      To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

      About us

      Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

      UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

      In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

      Details

      Date posted

      15 August 2025

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 2

      Salary

      £24,465 a year pa pr

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Part-time

      Reference number

      153-CO04914

      Job locations

      Royal Bournemouth Hospital

      Castle Ln E, Bournemouth

      BH7 7DW


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

      Person Specification

      Skills

      Essential

      • Computer and keyboard skills
      • Confidence in working with members of the public/patients and staff
      • Able to demonstrate attention to detail and to work with accuracy when undertaking repetitive tasks
      • Good communication skills, in person, via telephone and written

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of clerical duties in office/admin environment or customer service

      Desirable

      • Experience of working in a hospital or on a reception and/or dealing with customers/range of different people

      Knowledge

      Essential

      • Understand and able to maintain confidentiality

      Desirable

      • Clear understanding of Information Governance and importance it plays within Healthcare setting

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Computer skills gained through experience

      Desirable

      • Knowledge of eCAMIS, email, Word and other IT basic software
      Person Specification

      Skills

      Essential

      • Computer and keyboard skills
      • Confidence in working with members of the public/patients and staff
      • Able to demonstrate attention to detail and to work with accuracy when undertaking repetitive tasks
      • Good communication skills, in person, via telephone and written

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of clerical duties in office/admin environment or customer service

      Desirable

      • Experience of working in a hospital or on a reception and/or dealing with customers/range of different people

      Knowledge

      Essential

      • Understand and able to maintain confidentiality

      Desirable

      • Clear understanding of Information Governance and importance it plays within Healthcare setting

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Computer skills gained through experience

      Desirable

      • Knowledge of eCAMIS, email, Word and other IT basic software

      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.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      Additional information

      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.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Royal Bournemouth Hospital

      Castle Ln E, Bournemouth

      BH7 7DW


      Employer's website

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

      Employer details

      Employer name

      University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Royal Bournemouth Hospital

      Castle Ln E, Bournemouth

      BH7 7DW


      Employer's website

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

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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