Skip to main content

This site is independent of the NHS and the Department of Health.

Please wait, loading

Job summary

Main area
Emergency Medicine
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent: Full time available
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Evenings, Weekends and Bank Holidays will be included)
Job ref
218-AC-B2-7621348
Employer
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Town
Coventry
Salary
£24,465 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/12/2025 23:59
Interview date
10/12/2025

Employer heading

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust logo

Emergency Department Receptionist

NHS AfC: Band 2

Job overview

We are looking to recruit  enthusiastic and dynamic receptionists/administration assistants  to work within the Emergency/MAU department of a large major trauma centre.  The successful candidates will need to be flexible and available to work a variety of hours to suit 24/7 however candidates will be considered that require flexible working please list this within your application supporting information. 

As the first face many patients will see when they enter our hospital we are looking for candidates that are calm under pressure and can communicate well with patients and relatives, demonstrating our UHCW values and setting the standard for further patient experience. 

This is a challenging but rewarding role and we will support starters with all the education and training required in the systems we use. 

If you would like to develop and grow within UHCW we would welcome a conversation with you and an application.  

Please note that sponsorship is not eligible for this position.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Main duties of the job

  1. Book patients into the Emergency Department this will include working on various desks on a rotation basis. Making follow up outpatient appointments if required.
  2. Act as the first point of contact for dealing with routine enquiries and take action as necessary liaising with others as appropriate.
  3. Communicate with staff, patients and/or external organisations using appropriate methods.
  4. Maintain both manual and electronic filing systems and databases, as required by the department and Trust policies, ensuring all documents are accurately and appropriately archived.
  5. Maintain an efficient and comprehensive administrative service, including photocopying, providing support to the departments and other team members as requested.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Utilise relevant Trust IT systems, as determined by the role, ensure all relevant patient data is collected and input accurately in line with Trust guidelines.  These systems may include IpM, CRRS and CPIS 
  • Collate, input and monitor department documentation and information to assist with the production of monthly reports for the department.
  • Responsible for the dissemination of all relevant information to departments, external and internal users (e.g. dissemination of minutes, memos).
  • Assist with training new team members in Trust operational systems and department procedures.
  • Responsible for ordering stationery and other equipment whilst monitoring and maintaining stock levels.
  • Responsible for the receipt and distribution of incoming/outgoing post and action accordingly.
  • Prioritise daily tasks to achieve timescales set.
  • Act as first point of contact for complaints within the department, dealing with them accordingly and in line with Trust policy and departmental standards.
  • Provide appropriate cover in the absence of other members of the team.
  • Continually contribute to patient and business improvement Agendas.  Share ideas for potential service improvement
  • Ensuring relevant information is captured for overseas/private patients.
  • Responsible for the NHS 111 referral inbox.  Ensuring that the inbox is monitored regularly throughout the day.
  • Creating external referrals for NHS 111 referrals.
  • To be responsible for ensuring all clinic outcomes are recorded onto PAS in a timely and efficient manner in accordance to the Trust policy.
  • To ensure that any requested changes to clinics are administered in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Adjusting patients appointments forward when additional capacity has been arranged. Re-arranging patient’s appointments if required.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description. 

Person specification

Qualification /Training

Essential criteria
  • See supporting documents

Experience

Essential criteria
  • See supporting documents
Desirable criteria
  • See supporting documents

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • See supporting documents

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria
  • See supporting documents
Desirable criteria
  • See supporting documents

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria
  • See supporting documents

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Pathway to excellenceCare quality commission - GoodPregnancy Loss PledgeHeart Charter

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.

Application numbers

Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Patricia Jackson
Job title
Reception and Coding Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02476966249
Apply online nowAlert me to similar vacancies