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Theatre Administrative Receptionist
| Posting date: | 12 November 2024 |
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| Salary: | £24,071.00 to £25,674.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24071.00 - £25674.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 November 2024 |
| Location: | Woolwich, SE184QH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9197-24-1333 |
Summary
Work force Must be capable of working independently and unsupervised, demonstrating strong self-motivation and initiative. They will be expected to handle queries and respond appropriately to ad hoc requests from a variety of staff members across both clinical and operational teams. The ability to prioritise tasks, think on their feet, and manage multiple requests efficiently is essential to ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. The role requires the ability to respond quickly and effectively to issues regarding malfunctioning equipment or systems, such as ventilation problems or water supply issues raised by the staff. The Receptionist will be responsible for initially reporting these concerns via the helpdesk or online reporting system, ensuring swift resolution and minimising any disruption to the running of the department. Financial The receptionist will also be responsible for ordering stationery and other miscellaneous items. This requires making sound judgments to ensure that appropriate quantities are ordered, avoiding both overspending and overstocking. The ability to manage inventory efficiently and anticipate the department's needs is essential to maintaining smooth operations while controlling costs. Partnerships - Communications and Relationships The Receptionist will engage with a diverse range of individuals, including clinical and operational staff, medical and nursing students, couriers, and visiting company representatives. It is essential to maintain a professional demeanour and respond appropriately and courteously to all personnel daily. There will be occasions when individuals from other areas of the hospital may enquire about requests that fall outside the scope of the theatres operations, and in such instances, the Receptionist will need to respond diplomatically and redirect these enquiries as appropriate. General Must possess a working knowledge and understanding of computer skills and systems, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. This knowledge will be essential for producing documents such as Surgeon lists for distribution via email and for populating Excel spreadsheets with data from other applications. The role will require the packing of loan kits and other equipment for use and collection, necessitating some physical ability to move items as needed. The Receptionist must be able to work in an unpredictable environment characterised by bursts of activity and frequent interruptions, while remaining focused on the tasks at hand.