Receptionist/Clerical Officer - Children's ED
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Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Receptionist/Clerical Officer - Children's ED
The closing date is 21 September 2026
Job summary
The post holder will work within the Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and be responsible for providing a welcoming and efficient service as the patient first point of contact with the Emergency Department. This will include greeting and signposting patients and relatives, processing patients using the Care Flow EPR System and liaising with clinicians and colleagues to facilitate a smooth and timely flow of patients through the department.
The post holder will be required to work 12 hour shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays and to participate in a 24/7 roster.
The role is responsible for setting high standards of patient care by enacting the Trust's values at all times.
Previous applicants need not apply.
This vacancy may close earlier than advertised, if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Main duties of the job
- To register patients on the Careflow EPR clinical system
- Updating patients demographic details when required.
- Issue Cas Cards for the Clinical staff for triaging patients
- Answer reception telephone and deal with any queries
- With discharged paperwork send out discharge letters to GP and Health Visitors.
- Prep notes for scanning
- Scan notes, upload to clinical system and quality check
- Book appointments for plastics clinic and Consultant review clinics.
The post holder will be required to work 12 hour shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays and to participate in a 24/7 roster.
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Details
Date posted
03 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
387-WC5540-MF-A
Job locations
Bristol Royal Children's Hospital
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths
- ICT Qualification (e.g. EDCL) including Microsoft Packages
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of administrative and reception duties including filing
Experience
Essential
- Previous receptionist experience in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent/Professional telephone/reception manner
- Flexible Approach to duties
- Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines whilst maintaining a high stand of customer service and accuracy
- Proven Organisational Skills
- Confidence to manage difficult conversations with patients, relatives and carers
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively in a busy team, adjust to change and motivate others
- Ability to work independently and part of a team
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths
- ICT Qualification (e.g. EDCL) including Microsoft Packages
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of administrative and reception duties including filing
Experience
Essential
- Previous receptionist experience in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent/Professional telephone/reception manner
- Flexible Approach to duties
- Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines whilst maintaining a high stand of customer service and accuracy
- Proven Organisational Skills
- Confidence to manage difficult conversations with patients, relatives and carers
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively in a busy team, adjust to change and motivate others
- Ability to work independently and part of a team
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
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bristol Royal Children's Hospital
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bristol Royal Children's Hospital
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
CED Reception Supervisor
Graham Archer
07923051100
Details
Date posted
03 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
387-WC5540-MF-A
Job locations
Bristol Royal Children's Hospital
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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