Job summary
An exciting part time (22.5 hours) opportunity has arisen for a Receptionist to join our small, friendly front-of-house team based at Worsley Court, Selby, which is a child and adolescent community mental health unit.
The post is to cover Monday to Friday between 12.30pm to 17.00pm.
Previous NHS experience not essential.
You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a friendly, customer-focussed Receptionist to join our front-of-house team. Reception duties include greeting service users, carers, staff and visitors and answering queries via telephone and email. The ability to remain calm and communicate clearly is essential as well as promoting a positive culture for young people living with mental health issues and/or neuro diverse conditions.
The successful candidate will be expected to perform basic admin tasks, update calendars, maintain visitor logs, issue access cards, deal with incoming & outgoing post and calls, photocopying, scanning and ensure that all information in the reception area for staff and public is clearly displayed and updated as appropriate.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Details
Date posted
15 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,169 a year pro rata, per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
346-NYC-033-25-A
Job locations
CAMHS Worsley Court
Doncaster Road
Selby
YO8 9BX
Job description
Job responsibilities
We believe the job description will give you a clear picture of the day to day duties and tasks. Please read this thoroughly and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us - we'll be happy to help.
Hannah Gill - Medical Secretary 01757 241070
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. BTEC Diploma/Level Level 2 qualification in relevant field OR equivalent experience, OR willingness to work towards Level 3 qualification in Business and Administration
2. Key skills/functional skills in literacy and numeracy Level 2 OR O Level (Grade C and above/New GCSE in Maths and English (Grade 4 to 9) are an essential requirement to be fully competent in the role.
Experience
Essential
3. And/or Data inputting experience.
4. Experience of general office duties.
5. Customer service experience
Knowledge
Essential
6. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook).
7. Understanding of confidentiality and how to maintain this.
8. Knowledge of office systems and processes.
9. Knowledge of receiving visitors/telephone callers and taking accurate messages