Job overview
We are looking for flexible, enthusiastic, committed and hardworking person to join our medicine ward Reception team. This environment will provide successful candidates with opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge on our busy medicine wards. Motivated candidates will be supported to work with the clinical teams providing administrative and clerical support to the medical staff.
This is a substantive position that offers flexible shifts 3pm to 8pm every Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday across Medicine wards
Main duties of the job
Main duties will be to answer the telephone, to provide administrative and clerical support and carry out general reception duties.
Suitable candidates will ideally have: Excellent communication skills Friendly and hardworking Good IT skills Happy to help others
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To provide full administrative and clerical support to the ward team and medical staff. To be a full member of the ward team, and assist in the smooth running of the ward. The role is to be agreed with the ward manager to meet the needs of the service.
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.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience in a reception or other customer-facing role
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education
Desirable
- Grade C or above GCSE/equivalent
- English language
- Basic food hygiene certificate
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This advert is for Ward Receptionist with Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in Royal Surrey County Hospital. It is listed as a Band 2 Receptionist role. The advertised salary is £26,618 per annum pro rata including High Cost Area Supplement. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Sep 2026.
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