Receptionist - #720843

The receptionist has responsibility for the reception area to the Unit. They will work as part of a team providing front-line administration and clerical services to the Department, primarily booking patients in and out using the hospital PiMS system but will also undertake other duties including answering the telephone to both internal and external callers, sending appointments to patients and booking transport.

They will work as part of a team providing front-line administration and clerical services to the Department, primarily booking patients in and out using the hospital PiMS system but will also undertake other duties including answering the telephone to both internal and external callers, sending appointments to patients and booking transport.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Natalie Bell Job title: Assistant Service Manager Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01234 355122