Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Reception administrator

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs


Inner London, Greater London
Permanent
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GBP 25,272 per year

Posted 1 month(s) ago

Reference: 382-NBC102-26


Job summary

This is a full-time Administrator post supporting the delivery of community-based services across the Fylde Coast. The post holder will work flexibly across a range of community reception desks, providing a welcoming, professional and efficient first point of contact for patients, visitors, clinical teams and partner services.

The role will involve receiving and directing patients, managing telephone and email enquiries, booking patients in on arrival, arranging follow-up appointments, updating patient information on Trust systems and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of reception areas. The post holder will also provide general administrative support to clinical teams as required, ensuring accurate communication, confidentiality and high standards of customer service at all times.

As the post requires cover across various Fylde Coast community sites, the ability to travel independently between locations is essential. Applicants must be a car driver with access to transport suitable for business use to meet the needs of the service and provide reception cover where required.

Please note this role will not be eligible for sponsorship as it doesn't meet the minimum salary requirements for a skilled worker visa, therefore you must have appropriate right to work in the UK or your application will not be progressed to the next stage of Recruitment.

Main duties of the job

This is a full-time Administrator post supporting the delivery of community-based services across the Fylde Coast. The post holder will work flexibly across a range of community reception desks, providing a welcoming, professional and efficient first point of contact for patients, visitors, clinical teams and partner services.

The role will involve receiving and directing patients, managing telephone and email enquiries, booking patients in on arrival, arranging follow-up appointments, updating patient information on Trust systems and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of reception areas. The post holder will also provide general administrative support to clinical teams as required, ensuring accurate communication, confidentiality and high standards of customer service at all times.

As the post requires cover across various Fylde Coast community sites, the ability to travel independently between locations is essential. Applicants must be a car driver with access to transport suitable for business use to meet the needs of the service and provide reception cover where required.

About us

Zero Tolerance Statement

At Blackpool Teaching Hospitals we are committed to zero-tolerance. The Trust will not tolerate any form of sexual assault, bullying, harassment and discrimination and we will all take responsibility to speak up if we see or experience it. 'Zero tolerance' means that every allegation of a sexual offence, bullying, harassment or discrimination will be treated seriously. The Trust has implemented policies and procedures to address any of these incidents and allegations. Every allegation will receive prompt, thorough, efficient, and independent investigation. Independent means that the investigation will be conducted from someone outside of the team, division or externally.

Values

BTH are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We recognise that our greatest asset is our people, and we strive to attract and retain professionals who embody our core values. To address previous challenges and promote a culture of excellence, we are seeking individuals who align with our renewed commitment to these values: Caring , safe and respectful

Details
Date posted

26 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

382-NBC102-26

Job locations

Various reception locations across the Fylde coast

Blackpool Stadium - NHS buildings

Blackpool

FY1 6JX

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

This is a full-time Administrator post supporting the delivery of community-based services across the Fylde Coast. The post holder will work flexibly across a range of community reception desks, providing a welcoming, professional and efficient first point of contact for patients, visitors, clinical teams and partner services.

The role will involve receiving and directing patients, managing telephone and email enquiries, booking patients in on arrival, arranging follow-up appointments, updating patient information on Trust systems and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of reception areas. The post holder will also provide general administrative support to clinical teams as required, ensuring accurate communication, confidentiality and high standards of customer service at all times.

As the post requires cover across various Fylde Coast community sites, the ability to travel independently between locations is essential. Applicants must be a car driver with access to transport suitable for business use to meet the needs of the service and provide reception cover where required.

Job description
Job responsibilities

This is a full-time Administrator post supporting the delivery of community-based services across the Fylde Coast. The post holder will work flexibly across a range of community reception desks, providing a welcoming, professional and efficient first point of contact for patients, visitors, clinical teams and partner services.

The role will involve receiving and directing patients, managing telephone and email enquiries, booking patients in on arrival, arranging follow-up appointments, updating patient information on Trust systems and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of reception areas. The post holder will also provide general administrative support to clinical teams as required, ensuring accurate communication, confidentiality and high standards of customer service at all times.

As the post requires cover across various Fylde Coast community sites, the ability to travel independently between locations is essential. Applicants must be a car driver with access to transport suitable for business use to meet the needs of the service and provide reception cover where required.

Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
  • Maths & English GCSE C grade/Level 4 or equivalent
Desirable
  • ECDL Business & administration NVQ
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
  • The ability to work as part of a team in a busy office environment
  • The ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Numerate and able to work accurately
  • Ability to be flexible within the workplace, including covering at other bases when required
Desirable
  • Previous knowledge of using hospital systems
  • Experience of NHS systems
Skills and Ability
Essential
  • Excellent communication skills - both written & oral
  • Good IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Self-motivated and able to act on own initiative
  • Able to work with a great degree of flexibility and adaptability
  • Able to work to regular agreed timescales
  • Car Owner/driver or suitable alternative transport arrangements to enable you to undertake the job
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
  • Maths & English GCSE C grade/Level 4 or equivalent
Desirable
  • ECDL Business & administration NVQ
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
  • The ability to work as part of a team in a busy office environment
  • The ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Numerate and able to work accurately
  • Ability to be flexible within the workplace, including covering at other bases when required
Desirable
  • Previous knowledge of using hospital systems
  • Experience of NHS systems
Skills and Ability
Essential
  • Excellent communication skills - both written & oral
  • Good IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Self-motivated and able to act on own initiative
  • Able to work with a great degree of flexibility and adaptability
  • Able to work to regular agreed timescales
  • Car Owner/driver or suitable alternative transport arrangements to enable you to undertake the job
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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various reception locations across the Fylde coast

Blackpool Stadium - NHS buildings

Blackpool

FY1 6JX

United Kingdom


Employer's website

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

Employer details
Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various reception locations across the Fylde coast

Blackpool Stadium - NHS buildings

Blackpool

FY1 6JX

United Kingdom


Employer's website

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