Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Computer literate, with experience of using a keyboard.
- Knowledge
Excellent communication skills.
- Experience
Clerical experience
- Experience
Customer care experience.
- Qualifications
To be educated to O'level / GCSE equivalent or to have previous administration experience
- Contractual Requirement
Regular attendance and willingness to work flexible hours as necessary including weekends
- Contractual Requirement
Must be able to travel between sites if required
- Contractual Requirement
Ability to sit for prolonged periods
Desirable
8 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of Careflow PAS
- Knowledge
Knowledge of CRIS
- Knowledge
Knowledge of Endo Base
- Knowledge
Knowledge of Medi Logic
- Knowledge
Experience in the NHS in general
- Knowledge
Experience of Cardio Base
- Experience
18 week RTT knowledge and experience
- Qualifications
To possess GCSE A-C passes including Math and English equivalent
Job overview
Come and Join our Team of Outpatient Receptionists!
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a keen eye for detail, dedicated to placing patient and customer care at the forefront of our service.
Requirements:
- Proficiency in computer skills and the ability to navigate our various computer systems competently.
- Solid customer care skills and prior experience, preferably in an office or reception setting.
- Flexibility in your approach to work, including a willingness to cover reception in any Outpatient area. You may be asked to provide reception cover at Kings Mill Hospital, Ashfield Health Village, Mansfield Community Hospital and our up and coming Community Diagnostic Centre.
- Availability to work any day of the week between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm to accommodate the needs of our clinics (rotas will be provided in advance).
- Directing patients to the correct clinic if they are in the wrong area.
- Managing outgoing patient appointments once they have been seen by their consultant
Weekend work will be part of this role on a rota basis, to meet the needs of the service. This will be discussed in detail at interview.
If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey, apply today to become our Outpatient Clinic Receptionist! Your attention to detail and commitment to patient care will play a vital role in our mission to provide outstanding healthcare services.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
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This advert is for Outpatient Clinic Receptionist with Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton-in-Ashfield, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Receptionist role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (fixed term). The application deadline is 16 Sep 2026.
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