Job overview
A flexible approach to work is essential for this role in line with the requirements of the Post in the Admissions Office/ Reception at Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Working with a team of highly committed staff to provide a first class and effective reception and admission service within the Women's and Children's Hospital.
Main duties of the job
To admit, transfer and discharge patients onto the hospital Patient Administration System following Policies and Procedures.
Liaison with nursing and medical staff and other patient service staff regarding patient admissions, discharges and transfers
Updating of all ward activity and ensuring the hospitals bed state is accurate at all times.
Providing general reception duties on the main reception in the Women's and Children's Hospital .
Providing wards with new notes if required and ID labels. Ensuring accurate tracking of any hospital notes
Recording of attendances outside of clinic ensuring accuracy of outcomes
Using relevant hospital systems in line with the role .
Be accurate and have a high level of attention to detail
Build and maintain close working relationships across the clinical administrative teams using standard Operating Procedures ( SOPS) to ensure functions of the role are carried out correctly and within given timescales
Undertaking any other duties which may be specifically allocated by the Team Leader or Service Manager.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
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Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of front of house or customer facing roles
- Demonstrate through experience prioritising workload and meeting deadlines
Desirable
- Experience of lone working or working unsupervised
- Previous history of working in a healthcare environment
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- GCSE Grade C or equivalent qualification in English and one other subject or can show relevant work experience in a previous role
- Keyboard Skills – either through qualification or experience
Desirable
- IT Qualification
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Organised and self motivated
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with emotional and demanding circumstances
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This advert is for Admissions Clerk / Receptionist Women's Reception with Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Doncaster, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,272 Pro Rota Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent: This post is an average of 15.75 hours per week. Shifts start on a Saturday, and runs for 7 days. This includes all weekends and Bank Holidays. Start times vary from 5:15pm, and end at 10pm.. The application deadline is 14 Jul 2026.
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