# Band 3 Support Receptionist - Bristol > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Trust Partnership NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-3-support-receptionist-bristol/a5ef0f74-8fbb-41c6-8727-44902ebe0aab - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-3-support-receptionist-bristol/a5ef0f74-8fbb-41c6-8727-44902ebe0aab.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Trust Partnership NHS Trust - **Location:** Bath NHS House - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Receptionist - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed term 12 months) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-17T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-03T14:13:51.298Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Somerset/Bristol/Avon_Wiltshire_Mental_Health_Partnership_NHS_Trust/Support_Receptionist/Support_Receptionist-v8243729 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8243729?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.awp.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Band 3: SUPPORT RECEPTIONIST Support for sites based in North and Central Bristol An opportunity has arisen for a Front of House Support Receptionist to join our friendly administration team. Our receptions are open & staffed between 09:00 and 17:00 Monday to Friday. There can be no variation of these hours. The post holder will be required to provide cover for reception/post room duties at SFM West Admin North sites. Support for West Admin North controls Assurances Sites include - Gloucester House at Southmead Hospital. - The Greenway Centre in Southmead, Bristol. - Campbell House, a Central Bristol location just behind the Bristol Royal Infirmary. - FM Hub, Chapel Way St Anne's, Bristol. - Speedwell Clinic, Whitefield Road, Bristol. Right to Work in the UK: This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post. ### Main duties of the job Training at each base will be provided in respect of the role and on bespoke systems i.e. room bookings. The role will provide a central point of contact for the building or site, as well as provision of front of house reception & post room duties. You will be dealing directly with members of the public, carers, services users and their families. Some understanding of mental healthcare service provision is desirable. Previous experience of working in a reception environment is required; there will be administrative tasks within the role requiring PC skills. We are looking for excellent communication and organisational skills together with a confident and pleasant telephone manner. Attention to detail and ability to multitask under pressure are skills that are vital in this busy role. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The role will provide a central point of contact for the building or site, as well as provision of front of house reception duties. You will be dealing directly with members of the public, carers, service users and their families. Administrative tasks included within the role require PC skills, including Microsoft Office suite. The role will also include aspects of Contract Management, Health & Safety Risk Assessments , Fire Management and Minute Taking at meetings to support the Facilities Management Team and are included in the training package. Training for any additional bespoke systems will be provided i.e Asset Booker Room Booking System General Duties: - Receiving, processing and sorting post, ensuring that it is passed on to the relevant staff member as soon as possible; ensuring that outgoing post is posted on a daily basis. 2. Deal with the initial handling of general incoming calls, ensuring that they are passed on to the appropriate person as soon as possible. 3. Deal courteously with patients, relatives, members of the public and staff whilst always maintaining confidentiality. 4. Taking accurate messages and ensuring they are received by the appropriate person as soon as possible. 5. Act as a liaison and contact point for the management team. 6. Liaise with other internal and external services as appropriate. Secretarial and Clerical Support 1. Prioritise and organise own workload. 2. Copy and audio typing of letters and reports as required. 3. Maintain an accurate and comprehensible filing system (paper and electronic). 4. Maintain up-to-date and accurate databases of information. 5. Co-ordinate statistical data and general information as required. 6. Maintain up-to-date diaries as required. 7. Set up meetings and provide support to book rooms, collate papers and take notes as appropriate. 8. Maintain and order stationery supplies and other stores. 9. Maintain adequate supplies of forms and pro-forma documentation. 10. Process orders and/or maintenance requests. Other Duties 1. Any other duties as requested and commensurate with post and grade. 2. Cover for other colleagues in the team as required. 3. Ensure that administrative colleagues and managers are kept informed of all information pertinent to the maintenance of the high standard of the service and standards of care. 4. Work within national, local and trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. ### Applicant requirements The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Good IT skills – competent in Word, Excel, Internet, Email, Data Input, Room bookings (training provided) - Administrative skills - filing, setting up new systems, taking messages ### Experience **Essential** - Able to organise and maintain a busy reception - Strong sense of quality and customer focus ### Other Requirements **Essential** - Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times. ### Knowledge of Mental Health **Desirable** - Awareness of mental health issues - Experience of working in a mental health environment ## Documents - [person specification (pdf, 75.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10554977) - [financial support & discounts (pdf, 919.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2794) - [value of the nhs pension scheme (pdf, 279.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2795) - [inclusive top 50 uk employers list (pdf, 78.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2439) - [awp support receptionist job description (pdf, 536.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10554978) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.