Job summary
- Main area
- Emergency Medicine
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 279-7283055-JUL25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Richards Hospital
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- £24,465 Per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Emergency Department Receptionist / Patient Coordinator
Band 2
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
We are looking for a highly-motivated and enthusiastic individual to undertake the role of Emergency Department Receptionist.
You will be able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, whose aim is to provide a polite, friendly and patient-focused service to patients attending a busy Emergency Department.
Main duties of the job
You will have experience of dealing with the general public and be able to manage difficult situations. Good IT and keyboard skills are essential. You will need GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths together with good verbal and written communication skills.
You will have to work in a logical and methodical way but be able to multi-task whilst dealing with frequent interruptions.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will need to be able to remain calm in a pressured and stressful environment. A good telephone manner, confidence and a positive attitude is essential. You will be able to demonstrate sensitivity and discretion when dealing with matters that are confidential in nature.
You will be expected to complete a number of administrative tasks and, therefore, must be able to multi-skill whilst ensuring that all work is completed to a high standard.
This role forms part of a fixed rota providing cover 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You will need to be able to work days, evenings, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays, including Christmas and New Year on a fixed 4 week rolling rota. You will need to be flexible to cover colleagues’ shifts for annual leave and sickness, sometimes at short notice.
If you are a dynamic, friendly and adaptable personality who enjoys diversity, this could be the role for you.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE standard including english and maths
- Experience of working with patient contact
- Fast and accurate data skills
- Experience working in a front facing role
Desirable criteria
- Experience in an acute NHS trust
- Aptitude with Microsoft Outlook and Word
- Dealing with complaints
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills: well developed levels of patience, and excellent listening skills.
- High levels of tact and empathy required
- Ability to be courteous and professional at all times even when under emotional pressure and in situations concerning clinical / emotional trauma
- Time management and ability to prioritise
- Be logical and methodical whilst multi-tasking when dealing with frequent interruptions.
Analytical Skills
Essential criteria
- Confidents to escalate situations to appropriate sources of help when necessary eg senior member of staff, Security, Police
Physical Skills
Essential criteria
- Listening and observation skills
Patient/Client Care
Essential criteria
- Must remain calm under pressure and be adaptable and versatile
- Postholders may be exposed to distressing events involving patients eg clinical and emotional trauma and should therefore have high levels of emotional tolerance.
- Must be able to maintain high levels of tact, empathy, sensitivity whilst dealing with patients and visitors
Information Resources/ IT
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of Microsoft package ability to learn and use multiple systems
- Accurate data entry skills
Personal Qualities and attributes
Essential criteria
- Team player in a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to work autonomously
Other Qualities
Essential criteria
- Postholders will be required to work a shift pattern of hours that will include working unsocial hours eg evenings, weekends, nights and Public Holidays (including Christmas and New Year)
- Maintain high standards of personal conduct, dress and personal hygiene in accordance with Trust uniform policy
- Maintain the security and confidentiality of all patient records
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Louise Watson
- Job title
- Emergency Department & UTC Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01243 788122
- Additional information
Ext 31866 or 32217
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