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Children’s Outpatient Receptionist
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 17 day(s) ago
Reference: 2345493
Job summary
The role is to provide a comprehensive and effective administrative service to support the smooth and efficient running of the Paediatric Bus. This will include adding a very brief duty specific to your area in a full range of admin duties, dealing with telephone and face-to-face queries.
Main duties of the job
Develop and provide a professional level of customer service for the department.
Respond to enquiries in a friendly, professional and courteous manner, resolving issues where possible or escalating to an appropriate team member when required
Communicate effectively and use appropriate interpersonal skills with people both internally and externally, maintaining the professional reputation of the Trust and department at all times.
Portraying a professional image, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
To continuously contribute to the progression and development of the chosen department through the provision of a high quality service.
The post holder will be expected to complete all mandatory training provided.
About us
NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/
Details
Date posted
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£30,142 a year Per Annum Including HCAS
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
391-NMUH-8213744
Job locations
North Middlesex University Hospital
Sterling Way
London
N18 1QX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.
For more information on the role, or to arrange an informal visit to the department, please contact Jane Debbens,
Job description Job responsibilities A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification. For more information on the role, or to arrange an informal visit to the department, please contact Jane Debbens,
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- oGCSE in English and Math equivalent to GCSE Level C/4 or Functional Skills Level 2 or above.
Desirable
- oNVQ Level 2 or above in one of the following areas; oBusiness Administration oCustomer Service
Relevant Experience
Essential
- oExperience working in an administrative setting.
- oExperience working in a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- oExperience working in a NHS setting.
- oExperience working in a Paediatric setting.
- oHealth records experience
- oExperience of working with the general public.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oGood communication skills with staff of varying seniority and with patients and visitors.
- oExcellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varying workload, and meet multiple priority deadlines.
- oAbility to work under pressure whilst not compromising work quality.
- oDemonstrate a good telephone manner and technique.
- oAble to follow Trust policies and procedures and instructions from line management teams.
- oGood Experience using key IT systems such as MS Word and Excel.
Desirable
- oGood Experience of using NHS systems such as Careflow, Medway, and DictateIT.
Other requirements
Essential
- oFlexible approach and attitude to the role.
- oAbility to remain professional during difficult conversations and interactions.
- oAbility to live the Trust values.
- oAbility to provide an equal and inclusive service to all staff, patients, visitors, and other service users.
Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential oGCSE in English and Math equivalent to GCSE Level C/4 or Functional Skills Level 2 or above. Desirable oNVQ Level 2 or above in one of the following areas; oBusiness Administration oCustomer Service Relevant Experience Essential oExperience working in an administrative setting. oExperience working in a multi-disciplinary team. Desirable oExperience working in a NHS setting. oExperience working in a Paediatric setting. oHealth records experience oExperience of working with the general public. Skills & Abilities Essential oGood communication skills with staff of varying seniority and with patients and visitors. oExcellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varying workload, and meet multiple priority deadlines. oAbility to work under pressure whilst not compromising work quality. oDemonstrate a good telephone manner and technique. oAble to follow Trust policies and procedures and instructions from line management teams. oGood Experience using key IT systems such as MS Word and Excel. Desirable oGood Experience of using NHS systems such as Careflow, Medway, and DictateIT. Other requirements Essential oFlexible approach and attitude to the role. oAbility to remain professional during difficult conversations and interactions. oAbility to live the Trust values. oAbility to provide an equal and inclusive service to all staff, patients, visitors, and other service users.
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
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Middlesex University Hospital
Sterling Way
London
N18 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Middlesex University Hospital
Sterling Way
London
N18 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)