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Job summary

Main area
Oncology and Haematology
Grade
Band 2
Contract
12 months (Fixed term)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday working 8-4/9-5 (on rotational basis))
Job ref
205-7261563
Employer
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Town
Stoke on Trent
Salary
£24,465 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/08/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Receptionist

Band 2

Job overview

University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa, you must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Oncology, Haematology, Immunology & Allergy, Palliative Care and Medical Physics Directorate  that may be for you.

We are looking to appoint a  Receptionist, to be the central point of contact for the  Cancer Centre at the Royal Stoke Hospital working on both the radiotherapy and chemotherapy reception desks. Rotational cover will also be required to cover annual leave at County Hospital. The right person for us will need to be organised, possess excellent communication skills and be able to adapt to a busy and challenging work environment.

If you are successful, you will be greeting and booking in new arrivals to both the radiotherapy and chemotherapy unit (rotating between the two), ensuring that all patient information systems are kept up to date and helping to create and maintain a friendly atmosphere for our patients

Main duties of the job

The post holder will need to have good IT skills as this role will involve a lot of computer work. The ideal person will be dynamic, able to think on their feet and  prioritise their work load according to the needs of the unit. The ideal person will be able to remain calm under pressure, have excellent communication skills and will foster excellent working relationships with the medical and nursing teams. 

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country.

We serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research.

The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • • Good general education to include GCSE English or equivalent
  • • Keyboard Skills
Desirable criteria
  • • Reception Skills
  • • Customer Care Qualification

Knowledge, Skills and Training

Essential criteria
  • • Admin/Clerical background
  • • Experience of working in a reception area/dealing with public in a similar role.
  • • Knowledge of Microsoft Office package
  • • Knowledge of patient administration and other related systems
Desirable criteria
  • • Previous reception duties in a health care setting
  • • Knowledge of the hospital EPR system

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Positive about disabled peopleAge positiveArmed Forces Covenant Gold Award

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Katie Wilson
Job title
Junior Operational Services Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01782 675531
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