Job overview
We are looking to recruit Receptionists within the Radiology and Cardiorespiratory team at Southport and Ormskirk District General Hospital.
The post holder will be expected to be flexible and rotate across Southport and Ormskirk Hospital sites when needed and work across both the Radiology and Cardiorespiratory departments on both sites. The post holder will be responsible for the registration of patients, booking patient appointments, general reception duties, and any other administration duties. The learning and development opportunities are vast, we consider the department to be an innovative and creative environment.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide clerical support to the Southport and Ormskirk Radiology & Cardiorespiratory Department.
The post holder will be required to work across both sites of the Radiology & Cardiorespiratory Department service where necessary.
This will also include reception duties at various locations, data input, record management, booking service users into the CRIS & Careflow Patient Administration Systems and assisting in the day to day running of the reception.
The post holder will deal pleasantly with clients, members of the public and staff We can offer you: Excellent opportunities for professional development supported by our own programmers tailored to meet your needs.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see job description for further details on duties and responsibilities
Please be aware that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated should a sufficient number of applications be received, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Typing and keyboard skills
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Good interpersonal skills including tact and diplomacy
- Good Customer Service skills and ability to deal with service users in a professional and positive manner
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Ability to act on own initiative and understand limitations of own role and knowledge
- Flexibility, reliability, and punctuality
- Ability to work in a sensitive, confidential, and nonjudgemental manner
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with the public, both face to face and on the telephone
- Previous receptionist or administrative experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS or similar health care setting
Education and Qualifictaions
Essential
- Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent experience in Maths and English
- Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills
- ECDL or TLM equivalent experience of using Microsoft Office Software Packages
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This advert is for Receptionist Radiology & Cardiorespiratory with Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Prescot, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Jul 2026.
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