Outpatient Receptionist - Eastbourne DGH

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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Outpatient Receptionist - Eastbourne DGH

The closing date is 17 September 2026

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a part time Receptionist to be based at the EDGH Hospital.

You will be part of a team of Receptionists responsible for welcoming outpatients to the hospital, recording all attendance information and making follow ups where appropriate in line with the Referral to Treatment: Access and Management Policy and Organisation Objectives.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

You will need to deal with challenges, perform under pressure and be able to prioritise work, computer literate & flexible. Good customer Service is essential.

The hours of service are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 08.30-17.00 1 hour lunch

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

374-ED3002

Job locations

Eastbourne District General Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education to GCSE level or equivalent
• Ability to undertake additional training on departmental IT and manual systems
• Computer literate

Experience

Essential

• Previous clerical work is essential, either voluntary or paid

Desirable

• Evidence of substantial clerical experience, especially in relation to filing systems
• Experience and understanding of an Oasis system

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education to GCSE level or equivalent
• Ability to undertake additional training on departmental IT and manual systems
• Computer literate

Experience

Essential

• Previous clerical work is essential, either voluntary or paid

Desirable

• Evidence of substantial clerical experience, especially in relation to filing systems
• Experience and understanding of an Oasis system

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).

Additional information

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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne District General Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne District General Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Outpatient Reception Supervisor

Jennifer Riddington

[email protected]

07972242627

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

374-ED3002

Job locations

Eastbourne District General Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

United Kingdom

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