Main Receptionist | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 15 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,465 pa pr |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 September 2025 |
| Location: | Castle Ln E, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW |
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7301874/153-CO04914 |
Summary
We are looking for a friendly and professional Main Receptionist to join our team. As the first point of contact for patients, visitors, and staff, you’ll create a welcoming and calm environment. You’ll need to be a good communicator and enjoy helping others.
You’ll also work with volunteers to provide accurate information quickly, ensuring a smooth experience for everyone. You’ll need to be kind, non-judgmental, and have a positive attitude when dealing with all types of people.
You should be able to work on your own and with other teams nearby. You’ll need to use your initiative when things are quieter. Being comfortable with computers is important, but full training on the IT systems we use will be provided.
As our reception team works 7 days a week, you’ll need to be flexible and help cover shifts when needed.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
This advert closes on Sunday 31 Aug 2025
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