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County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 23 day(s) ago
Reference: C9439-2627-RP-N131
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self motivated individual to join the Theatre Administration Support team at University Hospital of North Durham.
This position is for a part time Theatre Receptionist working 23 hours per week over 3 days, shift times range between 7:00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.
You will be the first point of contact for visitors and patients attending Theatre reception, greeting and welcoming patients when they arrive for their surgical procedures.
You will also provide admin support to clinical and non clinical staff within Theatres.
Main duties of the job
To liaise with secretaries and consultants re theatre list order and subsequentley, prepare, print and distribute theatre lists for the following day.
Daily input of elective and trauma lists, including making amendments as instructed and ensuring all changes are communicated effectively.
To respond to telephone enquiries from both internal and external callers.
To telephone and inform patients when and where to present for their surgery and provide any fasting instructions required
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
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Details
Date posted
10 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year PRO RATA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9439-2627-RP-N131
Job locations
University Hospital Of North Durham
North Road
DURHAM
DH1 5TW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work with theatre teams and ward staff to coordinate the efficient calling/collecting of patients from wards, ensuring the electronic patient record system is updated accordingly.
As part of the reception team the role also requires the daily management of telephone calls and queries, you will therefore need to speak to patients and staff both face to face on over the telephone, therefore good communication skills are required.
You will be required to prepare theatre packs for the forthcoming day ensuring consent forms, patient stickers, patient wristbands are printed and prepared. Attention to detail is essential.
Applicants will need a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and be able to send, receive and act upon emails received to the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work with theatre teams and ward staff to coordinate the efficient calling/collecting of patients from wards, ensuring the electronic patient record system is updated accordingly.
As part of the reception team the role also requires the daily management of telephone calls and queries, you will therefore need to speak to patients and staff both face to face on over the telephone, therefore good communication skills are required.
You will be required to prepare theatre packs for the forthcoming day ensuring consent forms, patient stickers, patient wristbands are printed and prepared. Attention to detail is essential.
Applicants will need a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and be able to send, receive and act upon emails received to the department.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Microsoft Office including, Outlook, Word and Excel
- Previous reception/admin experience
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good wirtten & verbal communication skills
- Ability to act upon own initative
- Ability to plan own work to deadlines
- Working knowledge of how to maintain confidentiality
Desirable
- Working knowlede of Caldicott Principles
Special Requirements
Essential
- Polite and approachable attitude
- Self motivated and able to motivate others
Desirable
- Able to work alone
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education - minimum of 3 GCSE's or equivalent knowledge or equivalent at Grade C or above
- NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or working towards or equivalent knowledge/experience
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Microsoft Office including, Outlook, Word and Excel
- Previous reception/admin experience
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good wirtten & verbal communication skills
- Ability to act upon own initative
- Ability to plan own work to deadlines
- Working knowledge of how to maintain confidentiality
Desirable
- Working knowlede of Caldicott Principles
Special Requirements
Essential
- Polite and approachable attitude
- Self motivated and able to motivate others
Desirable
- Able to work alone
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education - minimum of 3 GCSE's or equivalent knowledge or equivalent at Grade C or above
- NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or working towards or equivalent knowledge/experience
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospital Of North Durham
North Road
DURHAM
DH1 5TW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospital Of North Durham
North Road
DURHAM
DH1 5TW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)