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Night Receptionist, Band 2- Emergency Department

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Gloucester, GL1 3NNView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£25,272

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

21 October 2026

1 day left

Job description

Night Receptionist, Band 2- Emergency Department (30 hours a week) Are you enthusiastic, highly motivated and wanting to work for the NHS? If you are ...

To provide a comprehensive and efficient Reception service within the Emergency Department.

Register/book in patients, update patient records, make referrals to other departments, using the Trust's IT system.

Scanning of patient documentation.

Answer telephone enquiries.

Deal with enquiries at Reception that are not necessarily ED related.

  • Knowledge of TrakCare and other NHS systems - training provided
  • Competence in IT skills including Outlook and Word
  • Confidence in dealing with members of the public, all disciplines of hospital staff and other agencies.
  • Excellent telephone and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and act quickly in an emergency situation
  • Able to work under pressure, problem solve in a changing and challenging environment.
  • Attention to detail, familiar with medical terminology.
  • Able to prioritise, work autonomously using own initiative as well as working collaboratively as a team.
  • Able to deal with the general public in a wide range of situations requiring diplomacy, tact and compassion.
  • Able to deal with challenging behaviour in a tactful and calm manner.
  • Capable of learning new skills and adapting to new policies and procedures in an ever changing environment.
  • Understanding of hospital and basic knowledge of roles in other areas

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Qualifications

Essential: - Good general education with English and Maths to GCSE standard or equivalent

Desirable: - Educated to diploma level or NVQ 3, City & Guilds certificate level in Business Administration or equivalent; - Customer service qualification/training

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience and/or dealing with members of the public
  • Experience in dealing with difficult service users and challenging behaviours
  • Proven experience of working in a fast paced environment and responding to emergency situations

Knowledge / Skills

Essential

  • Competent IT skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and telephone skills with ability to interact with a wide range of multidisciplinary staff, external agencies and members of the public
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Meticulous in collecting /recording of data
  • To be flexible with shifts and be able to pick up extra shifts to ensure optimum reception cover

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

7 October 2026

Last checked

8 October 2026

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About the employer

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Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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