# Receptionist

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** St George's Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Receptionist
- **Grade:** Band 2
- **Salary:** £31,066 Per annum pro-rata incl HCAS (inner)
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-16T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-11-02T08:30:33.718Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Tooting/St_Georges_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Receptionist_Admin_Clerical_South_West_London_Pathology/Receptionist_Admin_Clerical_South_West_London_Pathology-v8350766
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8350766?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

To be an efficient and flexible member of the SWL Pathology team providing consistently high quality and professional service to all users of the service. The specific aim of the Receptionist role is to provide a comprehensive reception service.

- To act as a primary contact for SWL Pathology, portraying a positive image of SWL Pathology to all visitors. 2. To carry out receptionist duties, greeting and directing visitors and arranging for collection from reception where necessary. 3. To make SWL Pathology’s first point of contact a welcoming one. 4. To contribute to the efficient and effective running of SWL Pathology.

### Main duties of the job

- To answer telephone enquiries, take messages and ensure prompt delivery to the correct person.
- To help patients/members of the public, stakeholders and contractors access our services and find the right information/place.
- To deal with internal and external enquires to the department, including providing results where appropriate.
- To sort departmental mail and reports.
- To prepare and type letters, reports and other documents.
- To record communications with the department as required
- To maintain a record of results issued by telephone or email following a telephone enquiry.
- To implement quality control systems within the office.
- To photocopy and send emails as required.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**

## Person Specification

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- GCSE / O levels in Maths and English Language, or Science or equivalent
- Proficiency in written and spoken english

### Skills and Abilities

**Essential**

- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to communicate information accurately
- Able to follow written methodologies and/or protocols
- Basic computer skills
- Organised and methodical
- Able to work as part of a team
- Awareness of health & safety issues
- Able to strictly follow protocols and procedures

### Knowledge and Experience

**Essential**

- Experience within an administration role

**Desirable**

- Previous reception experience
- NHS experience

### Other relevant requirements

**Essential**

- Good manual dexterity
- Able to perform light physical work

## Documents

- [swlp receptionist (pdf, 184.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10676119)
- [ai toolkit for candidates (pdf, 1.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2411)
- [swl ai toolkit for candidates (pdf, 1.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3045)

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