Receptionist
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Sunderland, SR4 7TP
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
18 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
We are looking for an enthusiastic Receptionist to provide an effective and efficient reception service within Trust Headquarters at Sunderland Royal ...
The Workforce and
Organisational Development Directorate delivers a wide range of HR
transactional services to South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust,
plus two Subsidiary Companies, and our Recruitment Services Team is at the
centre of ensuring the very best staff are recruited to deliver high quality
care to our patients / service users.
Main duties of
The role will include
- Carry out
reception duties, communicating with a wide range of people - visitors, staff,
patients and the public and provide them with information in a professional and
helpful manner.
- Receive and
distribute post for the HR Department and other corporate functions within
Trust Headquarters.
- Assist more
senior Recruitment Services Team members with sorting, processing and inputting
data into NHS Jobs/ESR system/other databases/IT systems with speed and
accuracy and within specified deadlines.
- Set up and
issue ID badges (new and replacement)
- Support the
pre-employment check process, using Trust ID and other systems such as Home
Office on-line right to work checking service and DBS Update.
- Maintain
employee personal files/filing system in line with standard business process.
- Book meeting
rooms as requested.
- Follow-up on
any candidates failing to attend HR appointments linked to employment checks.
Please
refer to the attached job description for full outline of the role /duties.
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Experience
Essential
- Previous reception experience.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate information to a range of people on a range of matters face to face, by telephone and in writing/email.
- Demonstrable customer service skills.
- Standard keyboard/typing skills.
- Ability to operate office equipment.
- Ability to identify errors/data discrepancies.
- Attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic IT Skills
- GCSE level pass at C grade or above in English and Mathematics (or equivalent) or NVQ Level 2 in Administration (or equivalent).
Physical Skills
Essential
- Requirement for speed and accuracy, keyboard skills
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
4 September 2026
Last checked
5 September 2026
Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.
About the employer
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