A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated Administrator/Receptionist to join our team in the Emergency Department at York Hospital.
Applicants should have a passion for wanting to provide high quality customer service as the first point of contact to the department, and be able to thrive in a fast paced and sometimes unpredictable environment.
Previous applicants need not apply.

WE OFFER A RANGE OF BENEFITS TO SUPPORT OUR STAFF INCLUDING:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage .
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust’s dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr. recruitment@nhs.net .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Registration of patients attending the Emergency Department
Providing a courteous and efficient reception service
Ensuring the smooth running of the Emergency Department Administration/Reception, adhering to procedures and guidelines
Dealing with a variety of enquiries made in person or by telephone
Undertaking any other tasks as directed
You will need to demonstrate excellent communication/ interpersonal skills, be able to work under pressure, demonstrate self-motivation and be a team player with a wide range of varying duties.
You will take pride in your work, and always be professional, proactive and courteous. Previous receptionist experience and keyboard skills would be an advantage.
Our successful applicant would need to be flexible as the job entails working nights, weekends, bank holidays with unsocial hours as part of the role.