Endoscopy Receptionist

at  Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic receptionist to join our friendly and busy team of health professionals in the Endoscopy Unit at Croydon University Hospital.
The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for patients and visitors to the department and will be expected to provide comprehensive administrative/clerical and reception services. We are looking for a candidate with excellent communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team and to prioritise/organise their own workload.
The right candidate will be sympathetic and sensitive to the requirements of staff, patients and other service users, whether communicating by telephone or face-to-face, including dealing with difficult or demanding situations.
In return, we offer structured training in a supportive environment.
Post holder will be expected to commit to shift patterns which ensure the needs of the service are met. There may be shift ‘flex’ although the position requires this candidate to work from 10:00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday,
Endoscopy Receptionist
Band 2, Full-time
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification
Proposed interview date: TBC
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.
*Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification

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