Receptionist/Ward Clerk

Job overview

Please note that this job does not meet the requirements for work visa sponsorship and as such we will be unable to progress your application if you do not have the right to work in the UK.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Receptionist to join our friendly and dynamic team at Bishops Castle Community Hospital. This is a part-time position of 12 hours per week.

The postholder will provide telephone and reception duties, and will be the first point of contact for general enquiries from visitors, staff and patients. The postholder will also provide administration support duties to the administration team, the ward and other hospital departments as required.

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

• To effectively deal with all incoming telephone calls via switchboard both internally and externally.
• To act as first point of contact for staff, patients and visitors and deal effectively with any enquiries.
• To input patient admission and discharges.
• To assist the nursing staff with administration duties.
• To book patient transport.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see further information on the attached document entitled job description and person specification.