ReceptionistNHS

Job summary

The Receptionist will be responsible for providing clinic administration and reception support to patients attending Outpatient Clinics; this will include receiving and greeting patients into clinic areas whilst recording the patient's attendance and clinical outcome on the PARIS system. The Receptionist will also be responsible for providing an appointment booking service to enable patients to book future appointments when leaving the department. Providing a confidential, efficient patient-friendly and outside agency contact service. Integral to the role with be the maintaining of the clinic administration functions on PARIS patient record system.

The post holder will be interactive with the General Public, Nursing, Medical staff and other Trust Administrative and Clerical Staff.

The post holder will ensure all reception processes are carried out in a timely and accurate manner to ensure an efficient Reception and quality service to all users.

All agents participate in cover service for other reception areas on a rotational basis and adopt a flexible approach to working.

Please note, this post is not eligible for sponsorship

Main duties of the job

The Receptionist will also be responsible for providing an appointment booking service to enable patients to book future appointments when leaving the department. Providing a confidential, efficient patient-friendly and outside agency contact service. Integral to the role with be the maintaining of the clinic administration functions on PARIS patient record system.

The post holder will be interactive with the General Public, Nursing, Medical staff and other Trust Administrative and Clerical Staff.

The post holder will ensure all reception processes are carried out in a timely and accurate manner to ensure an efficient Reception and quality service to all users.

Job description

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.