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Cardiac Investigation Unit / Cardiac Suite Receptionist
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 2455202
Job summary
"Please note: we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position."
The Cardiac Investigation Unit (CIU) and the Cardiac Suite at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a part time receptionist to join their team.
As a CIU/Cardiac Suite Receptionist you will be part of a forward thinking team, assisting in providing a reception and administrative service including responding to patients and staff face to face and via telephone, receiving patients in for their planned investigations and procedures. You will be responsible for booking their tests and appointments that come from internal and external referrers.
The CIU is a department that supports with diagnostic tests that aid the patient journey and the Suite supports and treats patients with acute, urgent and long term cardiology conditions.
If you are interested an informal chat or visit is welcomed.
Main duties of the job
To provide an excellent reception and administration service within the Cardiology Departments including Cardiac Investigation Unit and the Cardiac Suite.
Welcome and greet patients and visitors into the department, recording attendance and departure on Lorenzo (Electronic Patient Record) and establish which area they are to be seen in and redirect as appropriate.
To deal with telephone inquiries in a polite, helpful and courteous manner whilst making sure that patient confidentiality is maintained.
To assist in the administrators in managing referrals and booking of patients.
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care.
With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients.
We offer NHS benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts and onsite facilities.
Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year Pro rata for part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
269-SFT10006-A
Job locations
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient Centred and Safe, Professional, Responsive and Friendly
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GCSE English Language (grade C or above)
- ECDL or equivalent computer literacy with experience of word processing, databases, spreadsheets,
Desirable
- Typing RSA grade II or equivalent touch-typing skills
- NVQ3 in Business Administration or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Secretarial experience in a busy, customer-focused environment
Desirable
- Clerical/office administration experience within a healthcare environment
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent telephone manner
- Excellent customer care skills
- Ability to work autonomously, coordinate and prioritise
- Ability to problem solve and cope under pressure
- Ability to liaise with other staff and departments
- Ability to work as a team in a multidisciplinary environment
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality
Other Job-Related Requirements
Essential
- Good attendance record in previous posts
- Good attendance record in previous posts
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient Centred and Safe, Professional, Responsive and Friendly
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GCSE English Language (grade C or above)
- ECDL or equivalent computer literacy with experience of word processing, databases, spreadsheets,
Desirable
- Typing RSA grade II or equivalent touch-typing skills
- NVQ3 in Business Administration or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Secretarial experience in a busy, customer-focused environment
Desirable
- Clerical/office administration experience within a healthcare environment
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent telephone manner
- Excellent customer care skills
- Ability to work autonomously, coordinate and prioritise
- Ability to problem solve and cope under pressure
- Ability to liaise with other staff and departments
- Ability to work as a team in a multidisciplinary environment
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality
Other Job-Related Requirements
Essential
- Good attendance record in previous posts
- Good attendance record in previous posts
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
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom