Location
Bath, England
Salary
£25,272 per annum
Profession
Receptionist
Grade
Band 2
Deadline
29 Oct 2026
Contract Type
12 months (12-month fixed-term contract to provide cover for the substantive postholder during a temporary assignment.)
Posted Date
15 Oct 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

2 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Knowledge and Experience

    Experience in a busy reception or customer-facing role

  • Qualifications and Training

    Educated to GCSE or equivalent standard

Desirable

2 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Knowledge and Experience

    Previous experience in a healthcare or clinical setting

  • Qualifications and Training

    Knowledge of and previous experience with Millennium.

Job overview

The Urology Receptionist is responsible for providing a welcoming and professional front-line service to patients, visitors and healthcare professionals. The role involves managing appointments, handling enquiries, maintaining patient records and supporting the efficient day-to-day operation of the Urology Department while delivering excellent customer service and patient care.

Main duties of the job

  • Greet and assist patients and visitors.
  • Manage appointment bookings, cancellations and clinic schedules.
  • Answer telephone and email enquiries professionally.
  • Register patients and maintain accurate records.
  • Support the smooth running of urology clinics.
  • Liaise with clinicians and other departments.
  • Handle confidential information in line with data protection requirements.
  • Deliver excellent customer service and patient care at all times.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role's duties, responsibilities and requirements.

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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Applying for this NHS job

This advert is for Receptionist - Urology team with Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust in Bath, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Receptionist role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (12-month fixed-term contract to provide cover for the substantive postholder during a temporary assignment.). The application deadline is 29 Oct 2026.

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