Receptionist/Administrator
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24,465.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24465.00 - £24465.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 February 2026 |
| Location: | Chard, TA20 1NF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9184-26-0145 |
Summary
To provide reception service, alerting staff to potential urgent issues. Process, update and transmit patient data using the relevant computer system. Liaise with nurse specialist. Checking of patient notes for personal details, demographics, and safeguarding alerts when arriving them for their appointments within the hospital. Undertaking scanning on behalf of the UTC team. Being responsible for patients' wellbeing whilst in the waiting areas. Checking outcomes have been completed on the relevant computer system and refer for fracture clinic if an appointment required. Book appointment for x-ray patients using computerised system and check in on arrival. Being responsible for locking of the hospital front doors and securing the waiting area if relevant. Receive calls, take messages, and distribute accordingly. Responsible for giving out and receiving keys making sure they are all accounted for at the end of the shift if relevant. Dealing with sensitive information. Provide advice to patient on non-clinical issues. Booking transport for patients. Potentially dealing with aggressive patients and complex overseas patients.