Pharmacy Receptionist

We have an excellent opportunity within our friendly department for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Receptionist to join our team.

It is essential that you have a GCSE A* - C or equivalent in Mathematics and English Language. Previous experience within a customer service or hospital environment is desired but not essential, as full training will be provided.

The post holder will be expected to participate in the weekend and bank holiday rota.

If you have good communication skills, have a compassionate, sensitive and tactful nature and are able to work well within a team, then this is the job for you

The role will involve working on the Dispensary Reception, acting as the first point of contact for the department by greeting patients, parents/carers and other healthcare professionals.

The role also entails answering the department’s telephone, entering prescriptions on to the electronic prescription tracker, directing calls to the appropriate person and general administration duties of filing, faxing, photocopying etc.

Sheffield Children’s is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.

We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision “to create a healthier future for children and young people.”

Outstanding patient care

Brilliant place to work

Leader in children’s health

Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.

We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.

See job description and personal specification for full details.

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Trust Values

The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
Compassion - leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect

Accountability - striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility

Respect - value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion

Excellence - delivering a high-quality standard of care