Job summary
- Main area
- Administration
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (Role will include covering weekends and bank holidays as needed.)
- Job ref
- 201-25-613
- Employer
- Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Outpatient Department
- Town
- Redruth
- Salary
- £24,465 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Hospital Administrator - CRCH Outpatients Team
Band 2
Thank you for your interest in joining us at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.
Strategic Themes
Great Care
- Care based on what matters to people.
- Care provided at home or close to home.
- Improvement through learning, research and innovation.
- Prevention and alternatives to hospital.
Great Organisation
- Buildings that support health and wellbeing.
- Technology enabled care.
- Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.
- Safe, efficient, effective and productive.
Great People
- A place people love to work and feel valued.
- Living our values with staff (all voices count).
- Attract, grow and develop talent.
- Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.
Great Partner
- Encourage and enable effective partnerships.
- Joined-up community services.
- Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.
- Reduce our impact on the environment.
At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The successful applicant will be an NHS employee and may therefore have contact with vulnerable service users. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff, service users and those attending our sites. Unless exempt, we encourage and support staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Job overview
The Camborne and Redruth Community Hospital Outpatient Department is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Receptionist to join our welcoming team.
Our Outpatient Department hosts a wide range of clinics and treats an average of 3,500 patients each month. We run three nurse-led services and host clinics for CFT, RCHT, Derriford, and private providers. The department is open seven days a week.
The role will include working on the Outpatient reception desk, booking patients into clinics, and dealing with any queries they may have. At times, you will also act as a Patient Coordinator, supporting patients during their visit by giving directions and providing assistance as required (this will involve walking around the hospital site).
The successful candidate will also be expected to provide administrative support to other departments within the hospital when required.
Please note, this role will include occasional weekend and Bank Holiday working.
Informal visits are warmly welcomed.
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
- Cornwall Foundation Trust
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
Main duties of the job
To provide full clerical support to the Outpatient Department to support the clinical team.
Assist in the continuity of service by working from reception on a rotational basis.
Be the first point of contact for all patients, visitors and members of the public attending the hospital / clinic and ensure they are fully assisted as required.
Working for our organisation
We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you’ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people’s homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Knowledge and experience of using Microsoft office or similar applications
- NVQ or RSA 2 or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- Healthcare / NHS administrative experience
Knowledge and skills
Essential criteria
- Attention to detail and confidentiality
- Ability to work under pressure in a changing and challenging environment
- Able to work effectively as part of a team and independently
Desirable criteria
- Excellent IT skills and previous experience of PAS, RIO and Maxims.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sally Oxley
- Job title
- Outpatient Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01209 318070
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