About this role
Job summary The receptionist is the first point of contact for patients, carers and visitors. The role is to provide a calm, organised and welcoming front desk service. You help the clinic run smoothly by managing appointments, handling enquiries, and supporting the clinical team with basic administration.
Main duties of the job Greet patients and visitors. Check them in and guide them to the right area. Manage phone calls and emails. Give clear, accurate information or pass queries to the right team member. Book, change and cancel appointments using the service's systems. Handle clinic lists. Alert staff to arrivals, delays or urgent issues. Process correspondence, including referrals, letters and internal messages. Support reception area standards. Keep it tidy, accessible and welcoming. Deal with basic queries about services, waiting times and processes. Escalate concerns or complaints in line with local procedures. Work closely with administrators, clinicians and technicians to keep clinics on track.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience Essential
Confidence in dealing with the public by telephone and in person Experience of using Microsoft office packages Relate to public empathy/understanding
Desirable
Experience of working within a Primary Care NHS setting Previous experience in a busy reception NVQ level 1 in customer services/or equivalent
Receptionist/Telephonist Essential
Communication skills, concise accurate, grammatically correct
Desirable
General understanding of the way the NHS functions
Receptionist/Telephonist Essential
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
Desirable
Previous experience in Customer services
Language Skills Desirable
The ability to speak Welsh
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address Posture & Mobility Services Wrexham
Entrance 7, Croesnwydd Road
Wrexham
LL13 7NT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)