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Argyll House Receptionist

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Sheffield, S11 9ARView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£25,272

Contract

Fixed-Term

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

22 November 2026

7 days left

Job description

Sheffield Talking Therapies and Perinatal Service based at Argyll House are looking for a Temporary Receptionist to cover the building for a 12 month ...

Receive and make telephone calls as required. Divert calls and take messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery.

To undertake reception duties including dealing with the general public by face to face

To clearly communicate verbally with members of the public where there may be barriers to understanding

To undertake typing and producing documents as appropriate, using PC based word processing, spreadsheets, and database packages

To undertake general office administration tasks, including filing, distributing post, photocopying, and processing stationery orders

Takes delivery and sign for packages and post.

Inputting information onto the patient database system

To always maintain client confidentiality whilst carrying out duties.

To ensure confidentiality of information in respect of records maintained and tasks undertaken.

To provide clerical support to other Admin & Clinical staff as and when required

To attend, participate and contribute to relevant training courses as required to enable contribution to quality services and professional development.

To undertake any other duties which may be specified from time to time by the Business & Admin manager or Perinatal Lead that are within the level and responsibility appropriate to the post

Receive and make telephone calls as required. Divert calls and take messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery.

To undertake reception duties including dealing with the general public by face to face

To clearly communicate verbally with members of the public where there may be barriers to understanding

To undertake typing and producing documents as appropriate, using PC based word processing, spreadsheets, and database packages

To undertake general office administration tasks, including filing, distributing post, photocopying, and processing stationery orders

Takes delivery and sign for packages and post.

Inputting information onto the patient database system

To always maintain client confidentiality whilst carrying out duties.

To ensure confidentiality of information in respect of records maintained and tasks undertaken.

To provide clerical support to other Admin & Clinical staff as and when required

To attend, participate and contribute to relevant training courses as required to enable contribution to quality services and professional development.

To undertake any other duties which may be specified from time to time by the Business & Admin manager or Perinatal Lead that are within the level and responsibility appropriate to the post

We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.

What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.

It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of

If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.

We are very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Understanding of customer care/ability to work with sensitive and confidential information
  • Knowledge and understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection Act
  • Good standard of verbal and written skills
  • Organisation skills and flexible approach to work
  • Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure to ensure deadlines are achieved

Desirable: - Knowledge of Patient Management System.

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in three subjects including English and Mathematics Grade A-C or equivalent experience to demonstrate good numeracy or literacy skills

Desirable: - NVQ II Business Administration/Customer Service or equivalent experience; - IT Qualification (ECDL, CLAIT)

Experience

Essential: - Experience of using MS office, particularly Outlook and Word; - Experience of working with the general public

Desirable: - Experience of working within the NHS

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

12 November 2026

Last checked

15 November 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

SHP
Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

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