Derwent Ward Receptionist

4 months ago


Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

The post holder will work on the ward reception, assisting with the smooth and efficient running of the reception area. They will meet and greet patients, answer patient queries and liaise on their behalf on issues such as transport and interpreting services. Where necessary the post holder will book patients in and out using the hospital administration system, Care Records Service (CRS), ensuring confidentiality of all patient information book follow up appointments where necessary provide accurate, timely information to assist Clinicians and nursing staff. Undertake other duties including answering the telephone to both internal and external callers, sending appointments to patients, booking transport, assisting nurse in charge with discharge plans for patients.

We need a friendly, caring and efficient Receptionist to join our established team. You will meet and greet patients and their families, deal with a range of telephone enquiries and use the hospital computer system to make appointments, admit and discharge patients.

You will have excellent communication skills, enjoy working in a busy environment and have the ability to prioritise your workload with minimum supervision. Clerical, administrative and good computer skills are essential. Previous experience of working with the public in a hospital setting is desirable.

This post is a job share and you will be expected to work Wednesdays to Fridays 8am - 4pm

Trust Values

Kingston Hospital NHS Trust has five key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are:

- Caring - Design and deliver care around each individual patient’s needs and wants.
- Safe - Make the safety of patients and staff our prime concern as safety comes first
- Responsible - All staff take responsibility for the hospital, its services and reputation
- Value Each Other - Value each other's contribution
- Inspiring - We always strive to empower each other to develop and deliver improvements to benefit our patients



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