Outpatient receptionist
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Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Outpatient receptionist
The closing date is 12 November 2026
Job summary
The Ward Receptionist plays a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the Renal Dialysis Unit at Southmead Hospital. The post holder provides a professional reception and administrative service for patients, visitors, and clinical staff, ensuring accurate patient records, appointment management, transport arrangements, and effective communication across the multidisciplinary team. Working closely with nursing and medical staff, the receptionist helps deliver an efficient, high-quality service while maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and a welcoming environment for patients and their families.
Main duties of the job
The Ward Receptionist is responsible for providing a professional and efficient reception and administrative service within the Renal Dialysis Unit. Key duties include welcoming patients and visitors, managing telephone enquiries, maintaining patient records, booking appointments, arranging patient transport, coordinating admissions and discharges, ordering supplies, processing referrals, and supporting communication between patients, nursing staff, medical teams, and other departments. The post holder plays an important role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the unit while maintaining high standards of confidentiality, accuracy, and customer service
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 retaina workforce whichrepresentsthe 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 applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year Pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
339-ASCR9874-RUH-A
Job locations
Southmead Hospital
Bristol
BS10 5NB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description .
The Ward Receptionist is responsible for providing a comprehensive reception and administrative service to support the smooth operation of the Renal Dialysis Unit. The post holder acts as the first point of contact for patients, relatives, visitors, and healthcare professionals, ensuring a welcoming, professional, and efficient service at all times. They work closely with nursing, medical, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient appointments, admissions, discharges, transfers, and transport arrangements while maintaining accurate patient records and documentation. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description .
The Ward Receptionist is responsible for providing a comprehensive reception and administrative service to support the smooth operation of the Renal Dialysis Unit. The post holder acts as the first point of contact for patients, relatives, visitors, and healthcare professionals, ensuring a welcoming, professional, and efficient service at all times. They work closely with nursing, medical, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient appointments, admissions, discharges, transfers, and transport arrangements while maintaining accurate patient records and documentation.
Person Specification
GCSE
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent qualification
- Previous experience in a reception, administration, or customer service role
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, including a professional telephone manner
- Competent IT and keyboard skills, with experience using computerised systems
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload, work independently, and maintain confidentiality
Desirable
- Previous NHS or healthcare environment experience
- Knowledge of patient administration processes and medical records systems
GCSE
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent qualification
- Previous experience in a reception, administration, or customer service role
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, including a professional telephone manner
- Competent IT and keyboard skills, with experience using computerised systems
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload, work independently, and maintain confidentiality
Desirable
- Previous NHS or healthcare environment experience
- Knowledge of patient administration processes and medical records systems
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southmead Hospital
Bristol
BS10 5NB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southmead Hospital
Bristol
BS10 5NB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Supervisory Ward Sister
Gincy John
01174143540
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year Pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
339-ASCR9874-RUH-A
Job locations
Southmead Hospital
Bristol
BS10 5NB
United Kingdom
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