• Job Description

  Req#: C9419-25-0643?language=en&page=331&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  A great opportunity has arisen for a good and caring communicator with excellent interpersonal skills to lead our friendly dynamic reception team at YorSexual Health Harrogate - part of York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

  The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for our service users and should be able to demonstrate an effective level of communication whilst acting with empathy in what can be an emotional or difficult situation. You will need to be self-motivated, and a good team player and you will also be first contact for staff on a day-to-day basis for the reception team.

  This is a great opportunity to join the NHS to support its work and enjoy the staff benefits that this brings.

  Please do feel free to call us for an informal chat about the role to find out more about it!

  Main duties of the job

  Duties will include but not be limited to:

  • Registering and booking patients using our stand alone computer system.
  • Providing administration support to the multidisciplinary team.
  • Providing administration support to the HIV clinicians
  • Undertaking supervisory duties and line management for the Reception team, including Annual Leave, Rotas, E-Roster
  • Liaising with clinical and admin teams to provide excellent service for all our Service Users
  • Core hours will include shifts until 8pm on a rota basis

  Experience of working in a healthcare setting and some reception knowledge would be desirable, though not essential. Supervisory or equivalent experience is desired. Full training will be given on our stand-alone IT system.

  About us

  Our benefits

  We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

  For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

  Details

  Date posted

  07 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 4

  Salary

  £27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  419-7266316-RS-FH

  Job locations

  Heatherdene

  Lancaster Park Road

  Harrogate

  HG2 7SX

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

  Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

  Working for the Trust

  Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

  Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

  As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

  Armed Forces Friendly Employer

  We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

  Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

  Working for the Trust

  Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

  Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

  As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

  Armed Forces Friendly Employer

  We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

  Person Specification

  Knowledge, training and experience

  Essential

  • GCSE or equivalent in English or a good standard of written English
  • Previous reception experience
  • Computer literate

  Desirable

  • Willing to undertake any necessary training
  • Typing/word processing or experience of the same

  Skills

  Essential

  • Can communicate in a clear and understandable manner in person and on the telephone
  • Can demonstrate a non-judgmental and flexible attitude towards patients and sexual health in general
  • Ability to demonstrate self-motivation and enthusiasm and ability to use initiative when working alone

  Desirable

  • Has experience of working with young people or people who may find it difficult to be clear about their needs
  • Able to work evenings and occasionally cover for holidays/sickness

  Aptitude and Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality
  • Ability to recognise when patients need immediate input from staff and direct appropriately
  • Friendly and approachable manner with colleagues
  • Able to work as a sole receptionist supported by the clinical team

  Person Specification

  Knowledge, training and experience

  Essential

  • GCSE or equivalent in English or a good standard of written English
  • Previous reception experience
  • Computer literate

  Desirable

  • Willing to undertake any necessary training
  • Typing/word processing or experience of the same

  Skills

  Essential

  • Can communicate in a clear and understandable manner in person and on the telephone
  • Can demonstrate a non-judgmental and flexible attitude towards patients and sexual health in general
  • Ability to demonstrate self-motivation and enthusiasm and ability to use initiative when working alone

  Desirable

  • Has experience of working with young people or people who may find it difficult to be clear about their needs
  • Able to work evenings and occasionally cover for holidays/sickness

  Aptitude and Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality
  • Ability to recognise when patients need immediate input from staff and direct appropriately
  • Friendly and approachable manner with colleagues
  • Able to work as a sole receptionist supported by the clinical team

  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.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Heatherdene

  Lancaster Park Road

  Harrogate

  HG2 7SX

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Heatherdene

  Lancaster Park Road

  Harrogate

  HG2 7SX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (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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