Job summary
The Northern Sexual Health, Contraception and HIV Service – Trafford We are looking for a highly motivated receptionist to provide reception and administrative support to a busy Contraception, Sexual Health & HIV Department for 18 hours per week. Working as part of a friendly admin team you will have excellent communication skills and be able to work calmly under pressure using your own initiative, with an ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
Essentially, we are looking for a good standard of general education along with previous experience of dealing with patients or customers, and a good level of computer literacy.We would expect the candidate to be a good team player with a flexible approach to work, providing assistance to your colleagues and cover for sickness and annual leave, helping to ensure an effective administrative service at all times.
The post would be based at the Urmston Clinic in Trafford. The Northern service operates across Greater Manchester so a need for flexibility is required to meet the demands of the service. The postholder would also join receptionists across the service in a Saturday rota to support theHathersage Centre, MRI. The commitment to this would be 4 hours approximately once every 10 weeks.
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Main duties of the job
- Greet all visitors attending the reception area, ascertain their requirements and respond to those requirements accordingly.
- Clarify demographics for every patient contact face to face and via telephone and ensure systems are updated regularly.
- Enter clinic attendances and outcomes onto INFORM in the identified timescales and to the identified standards.
- Book appointments, update attendances and action referrals.
- Maintain the reception and waiting area to an orderly state at all times.
- Answer telephone calls courteously and politely, direct enquiries appropriately and take messages as necessary. Liaise with other departments where appropriate.
- Arrange and respond to Interpreter requests as directed. Maintain the confidentiality, safety and security of the reception area reporting any adverse matters to senior staff.
- To work flexibly across the service as required.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to shape your career.
With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.Behind every patient cared for are people like you – keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.
At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.
At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you’re part of something bigger from day one.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Diversity Matters
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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE standard grades A-C in English and Maths or EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE
Desirable
- Additional qualifications in: ? Business Admin ? Customer Service
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working in a busy office/ administrative environment.
- Experience of working with the public/ customer facing.
Desirable
- NHS/health related reception/administration experience.
Skills
Essential
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- The ability to deal with enquiries in a polite and nonjudgmental manner.
- Ability and commitment to work as a member of a busy multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise own day to day tasks.
Information Technology Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office packages.
Desirable
- Experience of using NHS IT systems.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
