Receptionist, Outpatients Department
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Coventry, CV2 2DX
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
16 September 2026
12 days left
Job description
We are seeking an enthusiastic and positive individual to join our team of receptionists within Outpatients at University Hospital.As the first face m...
To provide comprehensive and confidential administrative and clerical activities to meet the needs of the reception in accordance with departmental and Trust guidelines, policies or procedures. To effectively communicate related information and advice regarding the reception in order to enable the multi-disciplinary team to achieve operational excellence.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic numeracy and literacy qualifications
- NVQ 2 or willing to work towards NVQ 2
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a busy administration environment
- Experience in a customer facing role
Desirable
- NHS Experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Excel
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally
- Keyboard skills RSA level 2 or equivalent
- Accuracy - pays attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
- Ability to empathise and comprehend different levels of understanding
Desirable
- Ability to track information
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below)
- Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
How to apply
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First seen
2 September 2026
Last checked
4 September 2026
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