Ward Receptionist

2 weeks ago


Bridgwater, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We have an exciting opportunity for two friendly, experienced and organised individuals to join our small reception team within Mental Health & Learning Disabilities, providing reception duties and administrative support to two inpatient wards.

The purpose of the role is to:

- provide a joint receptionist & administrative service to the inpatient wards at Broadway Health Park,
- provide a friendly, effective reception, advice & information service to patients, visitors, and colleagues,
- organise own workload and work closely with the other Directorate administrator, secretaries and admin lead to deliver administrative support,
- work within the trust values and core standards at all times,
- the post-holder will be expected to work flexibly and provide cover when colleagues are on leave.

As ward receptionist you will need to be patient and polite in communications, maintaining a professional approach when interacting with our patients and visitors and all members of the multi professional team.

This is a busy role, and we are looking for an empathetic person who has proven organisational skills and who can manage and prioritise a busy workload, with an eye for accuracy and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

We have 2 vacancies available, one for 18 hours per week, one for 27 hours per week.