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Reception supervisor

Harrogate
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Reception supervisor
Posted: 9 July
Offer description

Job overview

A great opportunity has arisen for a good and caring communicator with excellent interpersonal skills to lead our friendly dynamic reception team at YorSexual Health Harrogate - part of York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for our service users and should be able to demonstrate an effective level of communication whilst acting with empathy in what can be an emotional or difficult situation. You will need to be self-motivated, and a good team player and you will also be first contact for staff on a day-to-day basis for the reception team.

This is a great opportunity to join the NHS to support its work and enjoy the staff benefits that this brings.

Please do feel free to call us for an informal chat about the role to find out more about it!

Main duties of the job

Duties will include but not be limited to:

1. Registering and booking patients using our stand alone computer system.
2. Providing administration support to the multidisciplinary team.
3. Providing administration support to the HIV clinicians
4. Undertaking supervisory duties and line management for the Reception team, including Annual Leave, Rotas, E-Roster
5. Liaising with clinical and admin teams to provide excellent service for all our Service Users
6. Core hours will include shifts until 8pm on a rota basis

Experience of working in a healthcare setting and some reception knowledge would be desirable, though not essential. Supervisory or equivalent experience is desired. Full training will be given on our stand-alone IT system.

Working for our organisation

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

7. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
8. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
9. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
10. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
11. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
12. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
13. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person specification

Knowledge, training and experience

Essential criteria

14. GCSE or equivalent in English or a good standard of written English
15. Previous reception experience
16. Computer literate

Desirable criteria

17. Willing to undertake any necessary training
18. Typing/word processing or experience of the same

Skills

Essential criteria

19. Can communicate in a clear and understandable manner in person and on the telephone
20. Can demonstrate a non-judgmental and flexible attitude towards patients and sexual health in general
21. Ability to demonstrate self-motivation and enthusiasm and ability to use initiative when working alone

Desirable criteria

22. Has experience of working with young people or people who may find it difficult to be clear about their needs
23. Able to work evenings and occasionally cover for holidays/sickness

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

24. Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality
25. Ability to recognise when patients need immediate input from staff and direct appropriately
26. Friendly and approachable manner with colleagues
27. Able to work as a sole receptionist supported by the clinical team

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