Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Head and Neck Unit, Surgical Division based at Burton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
If you are looking for an interesting and varied position and would like to work as part of a friendly and busy team this could be the position you are looking for.
We are recruiting a Receptionist to join the team within the Head and Neck Unit . You will help to improve the patients experience and quality of care whilst within the department.
The Head and Neck Unit is committed to developing and enhancing skills that you currently possess and will offer you the opportunity to gain further skills via a range of training courses designed to suit your own needs.
Main duties of the job
- You will be working front line in a challenging environment and should have the ability to interact with patients and staff on a daily basis in an efficient and friendly way and stay calm in any situation.
- You will be responsible for ensuring that the correct information is recorded using a variety of IT systems, whilst dealing with a variety of queries.
- You must be motivated, have good communication, inter-personal and administration skills
Closing date: 08 June 2026
Interview date: 22 June 2026
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 2 Medical Secretary roles in Derby
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching NHS roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Receptionist with University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust in Derby, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,272 pro rata pa. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Jun 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (01 Jun 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHS job search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.