# Endoscopy Receptionist WGH

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Kendal
- **Region:** North West
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Administrative and IT
- **Grade:** Band 2
- **Salary:** £25,272 pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Part time, Flexible working, 21 hours per week (7 day cover between hours of 8am-6pm on a flexible rota basis.)
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-28T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-14T08:03:21.657Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cumbria/Kendal/University_Hospitals_Morecambe_Bay_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Endoscopy_Receptionist/Endoscopy_Receptionist-v7935966
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7935966?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

The overall purpose of the role is to:

- Provide a professional and efficient reception service to the Endoscopy day case unit, ensuring that all patients and visitors are welcomed to the department in an appropriate manner whilst adhering to the Trust Policy and Data Quality.
- Provide  professional, comprehensive and effective administration support service to the administration, nursing and wider medical teams.
- The job will cover a 7 day service 8am - 18:30pm

### Main duties of the job

Open and prioritise incoming post as Standard Operating Procedure.

Make and receive telephone calls and send correspondence as directed.

To provide administrative support service to the department including inputting of data.

Maintain department databases and spreadsheets as appropriate

Effective liaison with relevant wards and departments within the hospital and other providers, associated with the department to ensure a prompt and effective communication system.

To provide a welcoming and professional approach to all members of the public and staff attending the department.

Undertake general office duties including, answering the telephone, meet and greet, photocopying and filing.

Communicate department information to the management team as required.

Ensure that up-to-date written and electronic records are maintained in accordance with professional and Trust standards

Keep up-to-date with any computerised systems introduced and attend any training required.

Deputise for other team members during periods of absence.

Participate in annual appraisal. Identify and action own development needs and establish personal supervision/mentorship.

Participate in all mandatory training as required by the Trust.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

## Person Specification

### Shortlisting

**Essential**

- Communication skills
- IT Skills at a basic level
- Team working

**Desirable**

- Lorenzo experience
- Previous NHS experience / Knowledge of NHS systems
- Clerical qualification

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