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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Receptionist - Maternity & Obstetric

The closing date is 08 November 2026

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Job summary

Fixed Term/Secondment opportunity until 07/08/2027

We are looking to recruit a pooled receptionist within Care Group D here at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital.

This is a fixed term contract which will require flexibility in working pattern to ensure the service is covered 7 days a week and could involve working any time in a 24 hour period. You will be required to support all of our reception teams across the department which includes wards and outpatient reception areas.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide a high-quality reception and support service within an inpatient and outpatient setting and as such, will need to be able to communicate well with patients and their relatives, the public and a wide range of multi-professional staff, internal and external to the Trust.

To provide a support service to the technical staff, a versatile approach is essential and the ability to cope with a large number of different tasks simultaneously is a prerequisite of this post. If you are highly organised, methodical in your approach, enjoy patient contact and working within a team then we can offer you a varied and exciting role where you will play a big part in making a difference for our patients.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year

per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

234-26-D1384

Job locations

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Noriwch

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 4216 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 4216 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general standard of literacy and numeracy

Experience

Essential

• Previous clerical work including data input

Desirable

• Experience in NHS or customer service organisation

Skills

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Flexible - able to multi-task and prioritise

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general standard of literacy and numeracy

Experience

Essential

• Previous clerical work including data input

Desirable

• Experience in NHS or customer service organisation

Skills

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Flexible - able to multi-task and prioritise

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

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Noriwch

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Noriwch

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Directorate Admin Lead

Sue Smith

[email protected]

01603647920

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year

per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

234-26-D1384

Job locations

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Noriwch

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

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