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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

STA
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

NHS organisation

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