Ward Clerk - Paediatrics (Sunshine / Dolphin Ward / COPD)
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7QB
Salary
£30,142
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
16 September 2026
12 days left
Job description
We currently have a vacancy for a full time Paediatric receptionist within the Paediatric Department on a 12month fixed term contract. Predominantly b...
- To provide administrative and clerical support to the multidisciplinary team on the Paediatric Wards and in Outpatients 7 days a week as part of a team of Receptionists on a rota basis.
- To greet all patients and visitors to the unit and to direct them to the appropriate area.
- You may also be asked to provide back office support, including data validation.
- To maintain friendly but professional approach to patients, relatives and visitors and staff.
- To deal with a range of telephone enquiries from patient's, relatives, visitors and staff. To monitor the ward entry phone helping to ensure unit security where possible.
- To maintain safety and confidentiality of information at all times.
- To liaise with other departments within the hospital.
- To undertake all work in accordance with unit and hospital policies and statutory requirements.
- To respect the religious, cultural and diverse individual needs of the children and their families
- To participate in study days/training courses relevant to the area of work and participate in own performance review with supervisor.
- **Please see the attached supporting document/s (JD) which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***
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Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust cares for more than half a million patients a year, from across Kingston, Richmond, Elmbridge (Surrey), Merton, Wandsworth and Sutton. In 2018, we became the first acute hospital trust in London to be rated "Outstanding" for overall quality and leadership by the national Care Quality Commission regulator.
We have approximately 350 beds and directly employ around 2,900 staff. Our trust provides a full range of diagnostic services and treatment services. Our main site is the Kingston Hospital site but we also run a number of outpatient clinics in the community, including in Raynes Park, Surbiton, Queen Mary's Roehampton and Teddington.
Skills
Essential
- IT/computer skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good telephone manner
Experience
Essential
- Receptionist or administrative background
- Previous experience of dealing with general public
Desirable
- NHS experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Ability to read and speak English
- Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent
- Administration or equivalent qualification or experience
- Willing to undertake training as required
Desirable
- ECDL
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
2 September 2026
Last checked
4 September 2026
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