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Receptionist

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Poole, BH15 2NT

Salary

£10,108

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

16 September 2026

14 days left

Job description

We are looking to appoint a reliable and motivated receptionist to join our dedicated administration team to support the services operating from Poole...

You will provide information to patients, staff, carers & relatives relating to appointments, patient care, and meetings, verbally by telephone, face to face or written in a tactful and courteous manner often requiring non-clinical advice involving careful analysis of delicate situations regarding patient care, requiring knowledge of patient confidentiality.

You will liaise with members of the public in their dealings with the teams/services, some of whom may prove at times to be distressed, challenging, or aggressive in manner.

You will liaise with other members of the teams to organise and deliver a safe and efficient office system to support sound patient care, consistent with good clinical governance guidelines, whilst helping the teams to achieve targets and complete timely returns of information.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent experience
  • To show understanding of patient confidentiality
  • Well developed skills in communicating effectively with clients and other professionals within and outside the NHS

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS organisation and protocols

JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Administrative and good keyboard skills

Desirable

  • Experience of working with the NHS
  • Experience of working within an office environment

PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES

Essential

  • Good team working and communication
  • Ability to interact with patients and visitors in a professional manner
  • Ability to work under pressure and maintain a positive outlook

Desirable

  • Ability to think creatively and problem solve

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential

  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively

Desirable

  • To be adaptive and flexible when undertaking new challenges

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

2 September 2026

Last checked

2 September 2026

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About the employer

DHU
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

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