Receptionist

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join our busy admin Neighbourhood Mental Health Team. We are seeking an experienced Administrator/Receptionist to provide support to the teams and members of Studdert Kennedy House, Worcester., You will be part of the busy admin team, part of the Neighbourhood Mental Health Team. You will undertake a vital role in the running of the community mental health function providing all aspects of admin support including Reception, telephone duties, inbox management, appointment booking, any other duties that a reception role requires. The role will include contact with patients, carers, professionals (internal and external) and colleagues daily. As well as being part of the Worcester City Team, you will act as a member of the wider admin function providing support and cover on different sites when required, liaising regularly with the clinical team and actioning daily admin tasks. You are required to have a high level of organisational skills and not only be able to be self-motivated but be a team player.

Applicants require a level 2 qualification in a Business Administration subject OR Good general education with a minimum of 2 GCSEs (to include English Language) at grade 9-4 (

• A-C). OR NHS administrative experience and will be expected to undertake the relevant level 2 vocational qualification on appointment to post., An ability to work flexibly using your own initiative and to be a pro-active team member is essential. You must have very good organisational skills and be an effective communicator. The work is interesting and varied and full training will be provided., The ability to prioritise a busy workload and work flexibly to meet demand are essential requirements of the role as well as a good customer service focus, when dealing with internal and external enquires.
  
  At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. What we offer;
• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
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